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How to get fromPalo Alto to California State University, Monterey Bayby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to California State University, Monterey Bay by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain, bus, line 25 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue 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 6 to Inter-Garrison / 5th Avebus bus 25
    3h 51m
    $27–38

  2. Drive 75.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to California State University, Monterey Baycar car 75.8 mi
    1h 27m
    $14–20

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 36m
    $28–54

  4. Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2h 58m
    $231–600

  5. Line 21 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 21
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 56m
    $52–66

Palo Alto to California State University, Monterey Bay by train, bus, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and California State University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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