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How to get fromLafayette to Montereyby subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette to Monterey by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or shuttle

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  1. BART, bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    5h 11m
    $33–50

  2. Drive 117.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Montereycar car 117.7 mi
    2h 3m
    $22–31

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 17m
    $40–83

  4. BART, fly

    1. Take the subway from Lafayette to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    4h 27m
    $205–568

  5. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    5h 35m
    $40–63

  6. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Lafayette to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway Yellow-S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 43m
    $67–85

Lafayette to Monterey by subway and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Lafayette, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Lafayette to Tyler / Franklin via MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 35m.

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