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How to get fromLos Altos to Montereyby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Altos to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Line 40 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Antonio & Almond to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus 40
    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
    4h 25m
    $30–45

  2. Drive 76.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Altos to Montereycar car 76.4 mi
    1h 29m
    $14–21

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 2m
    $34–66

  4. Line 22 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    3h 49m
    $54–71

  5. Train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    5h 10m
    $30–60

Los Altos to Monterey by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Tyler / Franklin via Mountain View Transit Center, Mountain View Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 25m.

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