There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay 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
4h 28m$36–74Drive 104.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to California State University, Monterey Baycar 104.7 mi
1h 51m$20–28Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 31m$43–60Fly
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
3h 1m$228–595Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Marina Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 4m$68–81
Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Inter-Garrison / 5th Ave via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Oakland and California State University, Monterey Bay is 119 miles. The road distance is 105.3 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay, including transfers.
Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $600 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and California State University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Marina Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–65
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay.
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