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How to get fromSan Francisco to Monterey Bay Aquariumby subway, shuttle, train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Monterey Bay Aquarium by subway, shuttle, train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. BART, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Milpitassubway subway Green-N
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 33m
    $58–77

  2. Drive 113.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 113.4 mi
    2h 7m
    $21–30

  3. Caltrain, train, 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 to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 52m
    $36–67

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras to Foam / Irvingbus bus
    4h 16m
    $205–618

  5. Bus, line 20 bus via San Jose

    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 Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 39m
    $30–47

  6. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 49m
    $79–109

  7. Line 292 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Mission St & 9th St to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelbus bus 292 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 50m
    $59–76

San Francisco to Monterey Bay Aquarium by subway, bus, shuttle, and foot

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Monterey Bay Aquarium via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 4h 39m.

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