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How to get fromRedwood City to Montereyby train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Redwood City to Monterey by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Redwood City 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 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    3h 51m
    $28–40

  2. Drive 87.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Redwood City to Montereycar car 87.7 mi
    1h 38m
    $16–24

  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 36m
    $30–56

  4. Line 22 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 34m
    $53–68

Redwood City to Monterey by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 100.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Redwood City, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Redwood City to Monterey. However, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, then take the line 20 bus to Tyler / Franklin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Tyler / Franklin via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 36m.

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