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

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There are 5 ways to get from Modesto to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 7m
    $58–78

  2. Drive 120 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Modesto to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 120 mi
    2h 18m
    $22–32

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 15m
    $40–70

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 17m
    $38–54

  5. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West Oaklandsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus bus
    7h 56m

Modesto to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus, subway, shuttle, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Monterey Bay Aquarium via ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Playa / Sand City Station, and Foam / Irving in around 8h 15m.

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