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

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

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  1. Caltrain, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 33m
    $99–141

  2. Drive 97.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montara to Montereycar car 97.5 mi
    1h 59m
    $18–26

  3. Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    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
    6h 13m
    $43–61

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    5h 6m
    $68–87

  5. Line 110 bus, BART, Caltrain, train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Linda Mar Park N Ride to Daly City BART-Bay 5bus bus 110 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Daly City to Millbraesubway subway
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    5. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    6h 58m
    $44–76

Montara to Monterey by bus, subway, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a vehicle from Montara to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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