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How to get fromOakland to Montereyby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Monterey by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Train, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    4h 18m
    $38–75

  2. Drive 110.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Montereycar car 110.3 mi
    1h 57m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    4h 21m
    $45–64

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    4h 8m
    $204–566

  5. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway Yellow-S / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 24m
    $66–83

Oakland to Monterey by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to Tyler / Franklin via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day.

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