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How to get fromGrass Valley to Montereyby bus, train, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grass Valley to Monterey by bus, train, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, train, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 41m
    $100–176

  2. Drive 241.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grass Valley to Montereycar car 241.2 mi
    4h 15m
    $44–64

  3. Bus, train via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    9h 25m
    $78–156

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train
    10h 27m
    $80–160

Grass Valley to Monterey by bus, train, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Grass Valley, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grass Valley to Monterey. However, you can take the bus to Nevada St at Amtrak Station, walk to Auburn Amtrak, take the train to Santa Clara Amtrak, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal B, walk to SJC Airport Terminal B, then take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Grass Valley to Monterey in around 4h 15m.

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