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How to get fromMonterey to San Carlosby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to San Carlos by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Line 20 bus, bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Carlos Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3h 57m
    $27–39

  2. Drive 89.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to San Carloscar car 89.1 mi
    1h 44m
    $17–24

  3. Line 20 bus, train, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Carlos Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4h 25m
    $28–56

  4. Fly, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MRY - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Carlos Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 55m
    $205–620

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    3h 44m
    $69–82

Monterey to San Carlos by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and San Carlos, CA, USA?

Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International hourly. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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