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How to get fromSan Francisco to Montereyby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    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
    4h 11m
    $23–35

  2. Drive  112.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Montereycar car 112.2 mi
    2h 4m
    $21–30

  3. Caltrain, train, line 20 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 Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    5h 18m
    $30–66

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    3h 42m
    $213–565

  5. Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco 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
    4h 33m
    $26–36

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 7m
    $65–82

San Francisco to Monterey by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Tyler / Franklin via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day.

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