There are 5 ways to get from El Granada to Monterey by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, train
best- 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 37m$111–153Drive 93.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Granada to Montereycar 93.6 mi
1h 54m$18–25Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus
- 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
6h 30m$42–62Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 23m$68–88Line 117 bus, line 110 bus, BART, Caltrain, train, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Plaza Alhambra & Ave Portola to Linda Mar Park N Ridebus 117
- Take the bus from Linda Mar Park N Ride to Daly City BART-Bay 5bus 110 / ...
- Take the subway from Daly City to Millbraesubway
- 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
7h 15m$44–77
El Granada to Monterey by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Granada to Monterey is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from El Granada to Monterey is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from El Granada to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between El Granada and Monterey is 138 miles. The road distance is 94.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Granada to Monterey without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 5h 37m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from El Granada to Monterey, including transfers.
El Granada to Monterey train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.
El Granada to Monterey train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Granada to Monterey is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from El Granada to Monterey.
There are 265+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between El Granada, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from El Granada to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Daly City to Millbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $9–12
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
- $20–30
- 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/
- 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
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from Plaza Alhambra & Ave Portola to Linda Mar Park N Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
Bus from Linda Mar Park N Ride to Daly City BART-Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
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