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How to get fromPalo Alto Caltrain Station to Montereyby train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Monterey by train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    3h 44m
    $28–40

  2. Drive 81.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Montereycar car 81.4 mi
    1h 38m
    $15–22

  3. Train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    4h 29m
    $29–56

  4. Line 22 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    3h 59m
    $50–66

  5. Line 22 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    4h 54m
    $24–38

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Monterey by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Palo Alto Caltrain Station, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Tyler / Franklin via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 54m.

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