There are 6 ways to get from Fishermans Wharf to Monterey by train, bus, car, cable 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 San Francisco 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
5h 16m$33–47Drive 114.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fishermans Wharf to Montereycar 114.5 mi
2h 10m$21–31Caltrain, train, line 20 bus
- Take the train from San Francisco 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 1m$35–63Cable car, fly
- Take the cable car from Taylor St & Bay St to Powell St & Market Stcablecar
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
4h 14m$205–568Bus, line 20 bus
- 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
5h 43m$31–49Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 40m$67–85
Fishermans Wharf to Monterey by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fishermans Wharf to Monterey is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Fishermans Wharf to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Fishermans Wharf to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Columbus Ave & Bay St and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via San Francisco, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Fishermans Wharf and Monterey is 130 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fishermans Wharf to Monterey without a car is to Caltrain and bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Fishermans Wharf to Monterey, including transfers.
Fishermans Wharf to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
Fishermans Wharf to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fishermans Wharf to Monterey is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Fishermans Wharf to Monterey.
There are 319+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Fishermans Wharf, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Columbus Ave & Bay St to Tyler / Franklin via Townsend St & 4th St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
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
- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Cable car from Taylor St & Bay St to Powell St & Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
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 (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
- $7–14
- 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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