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How to get fromPier 39 to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Pier 39 to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Emeryville 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 50m
    $78–108

  2. Drive 116.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pier 39 to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 116.1 mi
    2h 12m
    $22–31

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 45m
    $78–128

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    5h 27m
    $61–78

  5. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway Green-N
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 58m
    $60–79

  6. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco 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 to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 38m
    $38–69

Pier 39 to Monterey Bay Aquarium by foot, bus, and shuttle

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Emeryville, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 27m.

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