What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey Bay Aquarium and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose. 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 3h 44m.

How far is it from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose?

The distance between Monterey Bay Aquarium and San Jose is 82 miles. The road distance is 72.3 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $23 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose bus from?

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

Where does the Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 398+ hotels available in San Jose.

Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 20 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose 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
3h 44m
$23–35
Drive 71.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Josecar 71.9 mi
1h 22m
$14–19
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 12m
$24–52
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle Monterey Airbus
2h 51m
$47–63

Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose by foot and bus

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3h 44mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.2 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose via Cannery Row / Aquarium, Franklin / Alvarado, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Salinas in around 3h 44m.

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