What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Alamo?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Alamo is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Alamo?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Alamo is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Alamo?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Alamo. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Walnut Creek via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Monterey to Alamo?

The distance between Monterey and Alamo is 159 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey to Alamo without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Alamo without a car is to line 20 bus and bus and BART and line 21 bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Alamo?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Monterey to Alamo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Alamo train from?

Monterey to Alamo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Monterey to Alamo train arrive?

Monterey to Alamo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Alamo?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Alamo is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Monterey to Alamo.

Where can I stay near Alamo?

There are 297+ hotels available in Alamo.

Monterey to Alamo - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and BART

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

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Line 20 bus, bus, BART, line 21 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus
3. Take the bus from Horton @ 59th to MacArthur BART Stationbus
4. Take the subway from MacArthur to Walnut Creeksubway
5. Take the bus from Walnut Creek BART to Danville Blvd and Alamo Plazabus 21 / ...
6h 20m
$42–66
Drive 110.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Alamocar 110.2 mi
1h 59m
$21–30
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
6h 53m
$42–86
Fly, BART
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway
4h 11m
$207–572
Shuttle, BART
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
4h 48m
$73–87

Monterey to Alamo by bus and subway

28Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.2 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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