There are 5 ways to get from San Bruno to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
4h 43m$32–46Drive 102.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Bruno to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 102.7 mi
1h 55m$19–28Caltrain, train
- Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 41m$33–62Fly
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
3h 54m$203–616Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 6m$65–83
San Bruno to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Bruno to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from San Bruno to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from San Bruno to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between San Bruno and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 118 miles. The road distance is 103.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Bruno to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to Caltrain and bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from San Bruno to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
San Bruno to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from San Bruno to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to Caltrain and train which takes 5h 41m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $650 and takes 3h 54m.
San Bruno to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Bruno to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from San Bruno to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
What companies run services between San Bruno, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to Monterey Bay Aquarium via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Playa / Sand City Station, and Foam / Irving in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–190
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $8–10
Train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $8–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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