There are 6 ways to get from Salida to Monterey by train (Amtrak), bus, shuttle, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 24m$81–119Drive 124.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salida to Montereycar 124.7 mi
2h 21m$23–33Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
7h 21m$58–77Line 48 bus, line 70 bus, train, bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Elm St & Broadway Ave to Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit onbus 48
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus 70
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
8h 26m$37–52Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
8h 37m$73–109Train via Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
9h 11m$39–69
Salida to Monterey by bus, subway, and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salida to Monterey is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Salida to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Salida to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Elm St & Broadway Ave and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Modesto Bus Stop, Stockton, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Salida station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Salida and Monterey is 175 miles. The road distance is 125.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salida to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Salida to Monterey, including transfers.
Salida to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Salida to Monterey train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Salida to Monterey is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Salida, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Salida to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elm St & Broadway Ave to Tyler / Franklin via Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, Modesto Bus Stop, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
Bus from Elm St & Broadway Ave to Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $24–35
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More Questions & Answers
Salida to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Stockton station.
Salida to Monterey train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Salida to Monterey is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Salida to Monterey.
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