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How to get fromSan Jose State University to Montereyby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose State University to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    3h 30m
    $24–40

  2. Drive 71.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose State University to Montereycar car 71.1 mi
    1h 16m
    $13–19

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 39m
    $28–54

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    3h 17m
    $50–68

  5. Train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    4h 15m
    $26–56

San Jose State University to Monterey by foot and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between San Jose State University, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from San Jose State University to Tyler / Franklin via Santa Clara & 5th, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 3h 30m.

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