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How to get fromHayward to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Hayward to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 19m
    $27–43

  2. Drive 98.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hayward to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 98.1 mi
    1h 45m
    $18–26

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hayward Station to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 33m
    $37–76

  4. BART, line 60 bus, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the subway from Hayward to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal Bbus bus 60
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Del Monte / Conference Center to Cannery Row / Aquariumbus bus B / ...
    3h 55m
    $55–72

  5. Bus, line 20 bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 45m
    $30–47

  6. BART, bus, train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the subway from Hayward to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Berryessa BART to San Jose Diridonbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Playa / Sand City Stationbus bus 20
    5. Take the bus from Playa / Sand City Station to Foam / Irvingbus bus B / ...
    5h 43m
    $32–64

Hayward to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 109.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to Monterey Bay Aquarium via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 4h 19m.

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