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How to get fromMonterey to St. Helenaby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to St. Helena by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Train, bus via Oakland

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus bus 29
    8h 52m
    $36–87

  2. Drive 166.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to St. Helenacar car 166.8 mi
    3h 7m
    $31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus bus 29
    9h 7m
    $42–71

  4. Shuttle, BART, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus bus 29
    7h 16m
    $72–87

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 32m
    $51–115

Monterey to St. Helena by bus, train, foot, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and St. Helena, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Main St. at Pine St. via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Emeryville, Emeryville, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito Del Norte Station, and Redwood Park & Ride, A2 in around 9h 7m.

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