What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Los Gatos?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Los Gatos is to line 20 bus and bus and line 68 bus and line 27 bus which costs $6 - $13 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Los Gatos?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Los Gatos is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $11 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Los Gatos?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Los Gatos. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Los Gatos & Caldwell via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Gilroy Transit Center and Santa Teresa Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Monterey to Los Gatos?

The distance between Monterey and Los Gatos is 100 miles. The road distance is 61.2 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey to Los Gatos without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Los Gatos without a car is to line 20 bus and train which takes 4h 58m and costs $29 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Los Gatos?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Monterey to Los Gatos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Los Gatos bus from?

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

Where does the Monterey to Los Gatos bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monterey to Los Gatos?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Los Gatos is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Monterey to Los Gatos.

Where can I stay near Los Gatos?

There are 402+ hotels available in Los Gatos.

Monterey to Los Gatos - 4 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Los Gatos by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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Line 20 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
4h 58m
$29–56
Line 20 bus, bus, line 68 bus, line 27 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
3. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Santa Teresa Stationbus 68
4. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Los Gatos & Caldwellbus 27
5h 3m
$6–12
Drive 60.8 mi
1. Drive from Monterey to Los Gatoscar 60.8 mi
1h 9m
$12–16
Shuttle, line 60 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Winchester Stationbus 60
3h 31m
$54–64

Monterey to Los Gatos by bus, train, and tram

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4h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 99.1 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Los Gatos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Los Gatos & Caldwell via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, and Santa Teresa Station in around 5h 3m.

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