There are 7 ways to get from Daly City to Monterey by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
4h 48m$38–54Drive 109.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Daly City to Montereycar 109.1 mi
2h$20–29Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 47m$44–75Fly
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
3h 37m$202–564Caltrain, train, line 20 bus
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 2m$33–62Line 14 bus, bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Mission St & San Jose Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 11m$33–50Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
3h 53m$64–81
Daly City to Monterey by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Daly City to Monterey is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Daly City to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Daly City to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Mission St & San Jose Ave and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Daly City to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Daly City and arriving at Salinas via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Daly City and Monterey is 123 miles. The road distance is 109.7 miles.
The best way to get from Daly City to Monterey without a car is to Caltrain and bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Daly City to Monterey, including transfers.
Daly City to Monterey bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Mission St & San Jose Ave station.
Daly City to Monterey train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Daly City to Monterey is to Caltrain and train which takes 5h 47m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 3h 37m, you could also line 14 bus and bus and line 20 bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Daly City, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a subway from Daly City to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Millbrae, Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Bus from Mission St & San Jose Ave to Mission St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Daly City to Monterey bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.
Daly City to Monterey train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daly City to Monterey is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Daly City to Monterey.
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