What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Pier 39?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Pier 39 is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Pier 39?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Pier 39 is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Pier 39?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Pier 39. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Bay St & Midway St via Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station and 3rd St & Bryant St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Monterey to Pier 39?

The distance between Monterey and Pier 39 is 100 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey to Pier 39 without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Pier 39 without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $30 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Pier 39?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Monterey to Pier 39, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Pier 39 bus from?

Monterey to Pier 39 bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.

Where does the Monterey to Pier 39 bus arrive?

Monterey to Pier 39 bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Pier 39?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Pier 39 is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Monterey to Pier 39.

Where can I stay near Pier 39?

There are 832+ hotels available in Pier 39.

Monterey to Pier 39 - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and line 20 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Pier 39 by plane, tram, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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Fly, tram
best
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Stockton Sttram
3h 11m
$205–568
Drive 114 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Pier 39car 114 mi
2h 12m
$21–31
Line 20 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus
5h 41m
$32–53
Line 20 bus, train, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
5h 47m
$35–62
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
3h 54m
$71–83

Monterey to Pier 39 by bus and foot

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5h 41mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.2 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Pier 39 via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, and Bay St & Midway St in around 5h 41m.

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