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How to get fromSan Francisco to Pfeiffer Beachby bus, car, train, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Pfeiffer Beach by bus, car, train, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    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. Drive from Salinas to Pfeiffer Beachcar car
    4h 4m
    $37–56

  2. Drive 145.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Pfeiffer Beachcar car 145.6 mi
    2h 52m
    $27–39

  3. Caltrain, train, drive

    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. Drive from Salinas to Pfeiffer Beachcar car
    5h 11m
    $40–71

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 25m
    $310–702

  5. Caltrain, bus, drive

    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. Drive from Salinas to Pfeiffer Beachcar car
    4h 26m
    $39–55

  6. Caltrain, train, taxi

    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 taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $133–191

  7. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $157–205

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Pfeiffer Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Pfeiffer Beach. However, you can take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, then drive to Pfeiffer Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Pfeiffer Beach via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Salinas in around 5h 11m.

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