What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey Bay Aquarium and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Cannery Row / Aquarium and arriving at San Jose via Tyler / Franklin and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto?

The distance between Monterey Bay Aquarium and Palo Alto is 97 miles. The road distance is 82.7 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $28 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto bus from?

Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.

Where does the Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.

Can I drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 457+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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Line 20 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 25m
$28–42
Drive 82.2 mi
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1. Drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Altocar 82.2 mi
1h 39m
$15–22
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
4h 53m
$29–59
Shuttle, line 21 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus 21
5h 12m
$52–71

Monterey Bay Aquarium to Palo Alto by foot, bus, and train

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.5 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a vehicle from Monterey Bay Aquarium to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Cannery Row / Aquarium, Franklin / Alvarado, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 4h 25m.

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