There are 7 ways to get from Pacific Heights to Monterey by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or shuttle
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Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 17m$34–48Drive 114.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Heights to Montereycar 114.1 mi
2h 8m$21–31Caltrain, train
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 10m$34–63Line 22 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Fillmore St & Jackson St to 16th St & Mission Stbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
4h 19m$204–567Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 44m$30–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 18m$40–90Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 35m$66–84
Pacific Heights to Monterey by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Heights to Monterey is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Heights to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Heights to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Union St & Fillmore St and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via San Francisco, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Heights to Monterey. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Pacific Heights and Monterey is 130 miles. The road distance is 114.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Heights to Monterey without a car is to Caltrain and bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Pacific Heights to Monterey, including transfers.
Pacific Heights to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
Pacific Heights to Monterey train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Pacific Heights to Monterey is to Caltrain and train which takes 6h 10m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Pacific Heights, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Union St & Fillmore St to Tyler / Franklin via Townsend St & Lusk St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union St & Fillmore St to Tyler / Franklin via 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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 San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Fillmore St & Jackson St to 16th St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Pacific Heights to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Pacific Heights to Monterey train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Heights to Monterey is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Pacific Heights to Monterey.
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