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How to get fromSan Francisco to California State University, Monterey Bayby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to California State University, Monterey Bay by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 21m
    $28–43

  2. Drive 106.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to California State University, Monterey Baycar car 106.5 mi
    1h 59m
    $20–29

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 43m
    $31–43

  4. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 28m
    $32–60

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2h 43m
    $227–644

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 48m
    $67–80

San Francisco to California State University, Monterey Bay by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and California State University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco to California State University, Monterey Bay via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6, and Inter-Garrison / 5th Ave in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California State University, Monterey Bay via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6, and Inter-Garrison / 5th Ave in around 5h 28m.

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