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How to get fromMonterey to Santa Claraby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Santa Clara by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Line 20 bus, bus

    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 Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 18m
    $24–37

  2. Drive 70.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Santa Claracar car 70.9 mi
    1h 22m
    $13–19

  3. Line 20 bus, train

    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 Coast Starlight
    3h 46m
    $26–54

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    1h 50m
    $45–60

Monterey to Santa Clara by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 3h 18m.

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