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How to get fromSan Francisco to Monterey Bayby bus, unknown, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Monterey Bay by bus, unknown, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3. Walk from Soquel Ave & Front to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    2h 23m

  2. Caltrain, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3. Walk from Soquel Ave & Front to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    2h 45m

  3. Fly, travel

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Walk from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    3h

  4. Shuttle, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Walk from Marina Shuttle Station to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    4h 9m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Monterey Bay. However, you can take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station, walk to Diridon Station, take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front, then travel to Monterey Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Monterey Bay via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Diridon Station, and Soquel Ave & Front in around 2h 45m.

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