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

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There are 4 ways to get from Martinez to Monterey by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 33m
    $45–95

  2. Drive 125.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Martinez to Montereycar car 125.9 mi
    2h 13m
    $23–34

  3. Train, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    5h 45m
    $45–77

  4. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Concord 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
    5h 47m
    $70–89

Martinez to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Martinez, Contra Costa County, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 4h 12m.

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