What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at San Jose via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Monterey to Palo Alto?

The distance between Monterey and Palo Alto is 95 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Palo Alto without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $22 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Monterey to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Palo Alto bus from?

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

Where does the Monterey to Palo Alto bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monterey to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Palo Alto is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Monterey to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 486+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Monterey to Palo Alto - 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 Palo Alto by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, 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 San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 39m
$22–33
Drive 80.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Palo Altocar 80.9 mi
1h 37m
$15–22
Line 20 bus, train
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 7m
$24–50
Fly, Caltrain
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 8m
$216–571
Shuttle, line 21 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus 21
4h 5m
$54–64

Monterey to Palo Alto by bus and train

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 94.5 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 3h 39m.

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