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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Lafayette is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at MacArthur BART Station via Salinas and Horton @ 59th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Lafayette via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Monterey to Lafayette?

The distance between Monterey and Lafayette is 151 miles. The road distance is 118 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Lafayette without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $40 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Monterey to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Lafayette bus from?

Monterey to Lafayette bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Lafayette train from?

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

Train or bus from Monterey to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Monterey to Lafayette is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Monterey to Lafayette bus arrive?

Monterey to Lafayette bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.

Where does the Monterey to Lafayette train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monterey to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Lafayette is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Monterey to Lafayette.

Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 322+ hotels available in Lafayette.

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, 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 Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 26m
$40–63
Drive 117.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Lafayettecar 117.3 mi
2h 6m
$22–31
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
5h 59m
$40–83
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 Lafayettesubway
3h 17m
$205–569
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 Lafayettesubway Yellow-N
3h 54m
$71–84

Monterey to Lafayette by bus and subway

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Distance: 150 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Lafayette via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Emeryville, Horton @ 59th, MacArthur BART Station, and MacArthur in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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