There are 6 ways to get from Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or shuttle
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Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 2m$103–145Drive 127.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Muir Woods National Monument to Montereycar 127.3 mi
2h 32m$24–34Line 61 bus, bus, Caltrain, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Manzanita Park & Ride Lotbus 61
- Take the bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
7h 7m$70–87Line 61 bus, line 120 bus, train, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Marin City Hub-Donahue & Ternersbus 61
- Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 120
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
8h 22m$41–93Line 61 bus, line 120 bus, bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Bay St & Bridgewaybus 61
- Take the bus from Bridgeway & El Portal to Mission St & 4th Stbus 120
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
7h 51m$37–57Line 61 bus, bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Manzanita Park & Ride Lotbus 61
- Take the bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 6m$89–104
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Bridgeway & El Portal, 4th St & Market St, San Francisco, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Muir Woods National Monument and Monterey is 151 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.
The best way to get from Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 6h 2m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey, including transfers.
Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey bus services, operated by Marin Transit, depart from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av station.
Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey is to Caltrain and train which takes 6h 2m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can line 61 bus and line 120 bus and bus and line 20 bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Muir Woods National Monument, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Muir Woods National Monument to Tyler / Franklin via Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av, Bay St & Bridgeway, Bridgeway & El Portal, Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 7h 51m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marin Transit
Bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Manzanita Park & Ride Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Marin Transit
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
Bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Marin Transit
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
Bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Bay St & Bridgeway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Marin Transit
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
Bus from Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Av to Manzanita Park & Ride Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Marin Transit
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- Marin Airporter
Bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
Bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr to Mission St & 2nd St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $5–8
Bus from Bridgeway & El Portal to Mission St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey bus services, operated by Marin Transit, arrive at Bay St & Bridgeway station.
Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Muir Woods National Monument to Monterey.
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