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

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    3h 41m
    $32–45

  2. Drive 81.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Montereycar car 81.4 mi
    1h 33m
    $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 26m
    $29–55

  4. 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 Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 15m
    $50–68

Palo Alto to Monterey by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Tyler / Franklin via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 3h 41m.

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