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How to get fromOakland to Monterey Bay Aquariumby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, 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 Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 46m
    $38–78

  2. Drive 111.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 111.5 mi
    1h 59m
    $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 Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 49m
    $45–64

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 46m
    $68–86

Oakland to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 129.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Oakland to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 4h 49m.

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