There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Lodi by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 8m$53–79Drive 152.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Lodicar 152.8 mi
2h 50m$28–41Train, line 93 bus
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Lane D to Lodi Transit Station Westboundbus 93 / ...
9h 32m$38–73Shuttle, bus, line 93 bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane Abus 150
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Lane D to Lodi Transit Station Westboundbus 93 / ...
8h 36m$59–76
Monterey to Lodi by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Lodi is to drive which costs $27 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Lodi is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $27 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Lodi station. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Lodi Amtrak Station via Salinas, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Monterey and Lodi is 175 miles. The road distance is 153.7 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Lodi without a car is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Monterey to Lodi, including transfers.
Monterey to Lodi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Lodi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Lodi is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Monterey to Lodi.
There are 78+ hotels available in Lodi.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Lodi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Lodi Amtrak Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and Stockton in around 8h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (209) 943-1111
- Website
- sanjoaquinrtd.com
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Lane D to Lodi Transit Station Westbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://sanjoaquinrtd.com/
Bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Downtown Transit Center Lane A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://sanjoaquinrtd.com/
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Lane D to Lodi Transit Station Westbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://sanjoaquinrtd.com/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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