There are 5 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Monterey County (Region) by shuttle, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, bus, taxi
best- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to El Camino / # 467bus 23 / ...
- Take the taxi from El Camino / # 467 to Monterey County (Region)taxi
4h 41m$87–112Drive 109.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Monterey County (Region)car 109.1 mi
2h 25m$20–29Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Monterey County (Region)109.1 mi
2h 25mBus, taxi
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to El Camino / # 305bus 23 / ...
- Take the taxi from El Camino / # 305 to Monterey County (Region)taxi
5h$68–96Train, bus
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to El Camino / # 467bus 23 / ...
5h 45m$68–112
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Monterey County (Region) is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Monterey County (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $19 - $29.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Monterey County (Region) is 114 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Monterey County (Region) without a car is to shuttle and bus and taxi which takes 4h 41m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Monterey County (Region), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Monterey County (Region) is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Monterey County (Region).
There are eight+ hotels available in Monterey County (Region).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Monterey County (Region). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Monterey County (Region), CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Monterey County (Region). However, you can take the shuttle to Prunedale Park & Ride, walk to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride, take the line 29 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, take the bus to El Camino / # 467, then take the taxi to Monterey County (Region). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from San Jose-SJC to Monterey County (Region) on demand, and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–50
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to El Camino / # 467
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to El Camino / # 305
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to El Camino / # 467
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Monterey County (Region)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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