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How to get fromOakland to California State University, Monterey Bayby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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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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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 28m
    $36–74
  2. Drive 104.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to California State University, Monterey Baycar car 104.7 mi
    1h 51m
    $20–28
  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 31m
    $43–60
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    3h 1m
    $228–595
  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    5h 4m
    $68–81

Oakland to California State University, Monterey Bay by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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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.

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