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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Benicia is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Benicia is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Benicia?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Benicia. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at North Concord / Martinez via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Monterey to Benicia?

The distance between Monterey and Benicia is 173 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Benicia without a car is to line 20 bus and bus and BART and line 70 bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $45 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Monterey to Benicia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Benicia train from?

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

Where does the Monterey to Benicia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monterey to Benicia?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Benicia is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Monterey to Benicia.

Where can I stay near Benicia?

There are 224+ hotels available in Benicia.

Monterey to Benicia - 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 Benicia by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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Line 20 bus, bus, BART, line 70 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 North Concord / Martinezsubway
5. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Military West St & 1st Stbus 70
6h 59m
$46–70
Drive 128.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Beniciacar 128.3 mi
2h 17m
$24–34
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
7h 32m
$41–85
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 North Concord / Martinezsubway
4h 50m
$221–575
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 North Concord / Martinezsubway Yellow-N
5h 27m
$77–90

Monterey to Benicia by bus and subway

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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