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How to get fromPalo Alto to Monterey Airport (MRY)by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Monterey Airport (MRY) by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain, fly

    best
    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 47m
    $204–618

  2. Drive 81.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Monterey Airport (MRY)car car 81.9 mi
    1h 34m
    $15–22

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 25m
    $75–116

  4. Bus, line 20 bus

    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 Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 57m
    $29–41

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Palo Alto to Monterey-MRYrideshare rideshare 81.9 mi
    1h 34m

  6. 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
    5h 30m
    $54–71

Palo Alto to Monterey Airport (MRY) by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Monterey Airport (MRY), USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl in around 4h 57m.

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