There are 5 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Castro Valley by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 20 bus, train via San Jose
best- Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
5h 10m$33–64Drive 101.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Grove to Castro Valleycar 101.2 mi
1h 50m$19–27Line 20 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Hayward Bus Stationbus
5h 10m$28–46Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal BMonterey Airbus
3h 57m$54–73Line 20 bus, train
- Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Hayward Stationtrain
5h 50m$36–73
Pacific Grove to Castro Valley by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Castro Valley is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Castro Valley is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Grove to Castro Valley station. However, there are services departing from Lighthouse / 12th and arriving at Hayward Bus Station via Tyler / Franklin, Salinas and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and Castro Valley is 119 miles. The road distance is 101.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Castro Valley without a car is to line 20 bus and train via San Jose which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Pacific Grove to Castro Valley, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to Castro Valley bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.
Pacific Grove to Castro Valley bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Castro Valley is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Pacific Grove to Castro Valley.
There are 310+ hotels available in Castro Valley.
What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and Castro Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lighthouse / 12th to Hayward Bus Station via Calle Principal / Parking Garage, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 5h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Hayward Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Hayward Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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