There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Golden Gate Park by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak), or shuttle
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Fly, line 44 bus
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
- Take the bus from Bosworth St & Diamond St to Concourse Dr at Acad of Sciencesbus
2h 59m$214–567Drive 112.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Golden Gate Parkcar 112.6 mi
2h 13m$21–30Line 20 bus, train, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
5h 44m$36–67Line 20 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
6h 13m$25–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
5h 56m$33–75Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
3h 35m$70–82
Monterey to Golden Gate Park by bus, train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Golden Gate Park is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Golden Gate Park is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Golden Gate Park. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Fulton S t& 28th Ave via Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station and Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Golden Gate Park. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Glen Park via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Monterey and Golden Gate Park is 97 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Golden Gate Park without a car is to line 20 bus and train and Caltrain which takes 5h 44m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Monterey to Golden Gate Park, including transfers.
Monterey to Golden Gate Park bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.
Monterey to Golden Gate Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Golden Gate Park is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Golden Gate Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Golden Gate Park via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Transit Center Bay B, and Fulton S t& 28th Ave in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $26–65 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bosworth St & Diamond St to Concourse Dr at Acad of Sciences
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
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Booking & Getting There
Monterey to Golden Gate Park bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.
Monterey to Golden Gate Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Golden Gate Park is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Monterey to Golden Gate Park.
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