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How to get fromSan Jose to McWay Fallsby train, car, bus, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to McWay Falls by train, car, bus, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from Salinas to McWay Fallscar car
    3h 2m
    $32–61

  2. Drive 111.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to McWay Fallscar car 111.4 mi
    2h 14m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from Salinas to McWay Fallscar car
    2h 17m
    $30–44

  4. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to McWay Fallstaxi taxi
    2h 34m
    $170–217

  5. Bus, drive via Soledad

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Drive from Front / San Vicente to McWay Fallscar car
    4h 10m
    $36–54

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Jose to McWay Falls.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and McWay Falls, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to McWay Falls. However, you can take the train to Salinas then drive to McWay Falls. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose to McWay Falls via Salinas in around 2h 17m.

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