There are 6 ways to get from Discovery Bay to Monterey by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the train from Vasco Rd Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h$107–136Drive 123.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Discovery Bay to Montereycar 123.7 mi
2h 22m$23–33Train
- Take the train from Vasco Rd Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 59m$113–158BART, shuttle
- Take the subway from Antioch to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
6h 35m$99–123Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 48m$107–143BART, train
- Take the subway from Antioch to MacArthursubway Yellow-S
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 10m$72–122
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Discovery Bay to Monterey is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Discovery Bay to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Discovery Bay to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Discovery Bay station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Vasco Rd Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Discovery Bay and Monterey is 144 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.
The best way to get from Discovery Bay to Monterey without a car is to train and bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Discovery Bay to Monterey, including transfers.
Discovery Bay to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Discovery Bay to Monterey train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Vasco Rd Station.
The best way to get from Discovery Bay to Monterey is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Discovery Bay, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Discovery Bay to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Vasco Rd Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Discovery Bay to Tyler / Franklin via Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Vasco Rd Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Ace
Train from Vasco Rd Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Antioch to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $15–19
Subway from Antioch to MacArthur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Discovery Bay to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Discovery Bay to Monterey train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Discovery Bay to Monterey is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Discovery Bay to Monterey.
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