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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Orinda is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Orinda is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Orinda?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Orinda 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 22m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Orinda?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Orinda. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Orinda via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Monterey to Orinda?

The distance between Monterey and Orinda is 147 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Orinda without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Monterey to Orinda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Orinda bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Monterey to Orinda train from?

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

Train or bus from Monterey to Orinda?

The best way to get from Monterey to Orinda is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Monterey to Orinda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Monterey to Orinda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monterey to Orinda?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Orinda is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Monterey to Orinda.

Where can I stay near Orinda?

There are 657+ hotels available in Orinda.

Monterey to Orinda - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Orinda 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 22m
$39–57
Drive 115.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Orindacar 115.8 mi
2h 3m
$22–31
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
5h 55m
$34–77
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 Orindasubway
3h 13m
$215–568
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 Orindasubway Yellow-N
3h 50m
$71–83

Monterey to Orinda by bus and subway

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 146.4 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Orinda via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Emeryville, Horton @ 59th, MacArthur BART Station, and MacArthur in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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