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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Cotati is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Cotati is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Cotati?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Cotati. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Adrian Dr & Bonnie Ave via Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station, Perry St & 3rd St and Petaluma Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Cotati?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Cotati. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at SMART Cotati via Lake Merritt and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Monterey to Cotati?

The distance between Monterey and Cotati is 185 miles. The road distance is 161.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Cotati without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Monterey to Cotati, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Cotati bus from?

Monterey to Cotati bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Cotati train from?

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

Train or bus from Monterey to Cotati?

The best way to get from Monterey to Cotati is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Monterey to Cotati bus arrive?

Monterey to Cotati bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Monterey to Cotati train arrive?

Monterey to Cotati train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Cotati?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Cotati is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Monterey to Cotati.

Where can I stay near Cotati?

There are 267+ hotels available in Cotati.

Monterey to Cotati - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Cotatitrain Smart
7h 51m
Drive 160.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Cotaticar 160.6 mi
2h 52m
$30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus
3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall-Copeland Stbus 172
9h 10m
$31–49
Fly, bus, train
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Cotatitrain
5h 14m
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Cotatitrain
5h 50m

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

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Distance: 184.2 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to SMART Cotati via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Montgomery Street, Mission St & 2nd St, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Adrian Dr & Bonnie Ave via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma Transit Mall in around 9h 10m.

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