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How to get fromPalo Alto to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Monterey Bay Aquarium 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 Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 9m
    $28–41

  2. Drive 82.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 82.6 mi
    1h 35m
    $16–22

  3. Caltrain, train, line 20 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Playa / Sand City Stationbus bus 20
    4. Take the bus from Playa / Sand City Station to Foam / Irvingbus bus B / ...
    5h 7m
    $29–58

  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 38m
    $52–71

Palo Alto to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Monterey Bay Aquarium via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 4h 9m.

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