There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to 17-Mile Drive by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 33m$110–161Drive 116.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to 17-Mile Drivecar 116.7 mi
2h 6m$22–31Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
4h 35m$67–90Fly
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
3h 5m$231–603Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 35m$88–110
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to 17-Mile Drive is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to 17-Mile Drive is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to 17-Mile Drive. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to 17-Mile Drive. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Oakland and 17-Mile Drive is 133 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to 17-Mile Drive without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Oakland to 17-Mile Drive, including transfers.
Oakland to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to 17-Mile Drive train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to 17-Mile Drive is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 4h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $230 - $650 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and 17-Mile Drive, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to 17-Mile Drive via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 4h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Oakland to 17-Mile Drive train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to 17-Mile Drive is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Oakland to 17-Mile Drive.
There are 288+ hotels available in 17-Mile Drive.