There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Bus, line 25 bus
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6 to Inter-Garrison / 5th Avebus 25
2h 26m$22–31Drive 64.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to California State University, Monterey Baycar 64.6 mi
1h 13m$12–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 11m$23–47Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Marina Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
2h 16m$49–57
San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Inter-Garrison / 5th Ave via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between San Jose and California State University, Monterey Bay is 70 miles. The road distance is 65 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay without a car is to bus and line 25 bus which takes 2h 26m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay, including transfers.
San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay is to bus and line 25 bus which takes 2h 26m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and California State University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6, and Inter-Garrison / 5th Ave in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- 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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6 to Inter-Garrison / 5th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Marina Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–55
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from San Jose to California State University, Monterey Bay.
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