There are 6 ways to get from Lodi to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or shuttle
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Bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 46m$54–79Drive 153.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lodi to Montereycar 153.8 mi
2h 49m$29–41Train
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 52m$46–78Train, bus, line 20 bus
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 53m$41–57Line 93 bus, train, shuttle
- Take the bus from Lodi Transit Station Westbound to Downtown Transit Center Lane Dbus 93 / ...
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 48m$62–88Line 93 bus, train
- Take the bus from Lodi Transit Station Westbound to Downtown Transit Center Lane Dbus 93 / ...
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
9h 12m$38–74
Lodi to Monterey by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lodi to Monterey is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Lodi to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lodi station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Lodi Amtrak Station and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Stockton, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Lodi station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Lodi and Monterey is 175 miles. The road distance is 154.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lodi to Monterey without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Lodi to Monterey, including transfers.
Lodi to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Lodi to Monterey train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
The best way to get from Lodi to Monterey is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Lodi, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Tyler / Franklin via Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Stockton, Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas in around 7h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
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
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- 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
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/
- Phone
- (209) 943-1111
- Website
- sanjoaquinrtd.com
Bus from Lodi Transit Station Westbound to Downtown Transit Center Lane D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://sanjoaquinrtd.com/
Bus from Lodi Transit Station Westbound to Downtown Transit Center Lane D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://sanjoaquinrtd.com/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Lodi to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Lodi to Monterey train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Lodi to Monterey is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Lodi to Monterey.
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