What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to San Francisco is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to San Francisco is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at San Francisco via Salinas Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Monterey to San Francisco?

The distance between Monterey and San Francisco is 126 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to San Francisco without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Monterey to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Monterey to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to San Francisco bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Monterey to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Monterey to San Francisco is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Monterey to San Francisco bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monterey to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to San Francisco is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Monterey to San Francisco.

How do I get a bus ticket from Monterey to San Francisco?

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Monterey to San Francisco - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to San Francisco by 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 Train Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
3h 53m
Drive 111.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to San Franciscocar 111.7 mi
2h 8m
$21–30
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
4h 59m
$33–60
Fly
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2h 37m
$202–565
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
3h 17m
$69–81

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 125.7 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to San Francisco via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Salinas Train Station in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day.

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