What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at El Camino & Embarcadero via Salinas, San Jose Diridon and Santa Clara & 1st. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Monterey to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Monterey and Silicon Valley is 104 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley without a car is to line 20 bus and train which takes 4h 8m and costs $29 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Silicon Valley bus from?

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

Where does the Monterey to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monterey to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Silicon Valley is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Monterey to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 455+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Monterey to Silicon Valley - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 20 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley by bus, train, shuttle, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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Line 20 bus, train
best
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 8m
$29–55
Drive 80.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Silicon Valleycar 80.5 mi
1h 40m
$15–22
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 Waverley & Homerbus 21
4h 11m
$54–64
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 Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 2m
$206–571
Line 20 bus, bus, line 22 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 Santa Clara & 1st to El Camino & Embarcaderobus 22
4h 38m
$26–44

Monterey to Silicon Valley by bus and train

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Distance: 103.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to El Camino & Embarcadero via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and Santa Clara & 1st in around 4h 38m.

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