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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose 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
    2h 16m
    $23–33

  2. Drive 70.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Montereycar car 70.3 mi
    1h 18m
    $13–19

  3. 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
    3h 1m
    $24–48

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    1h 35m
    $45–60

  5. 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 15m
    $28–53

San Jose to Monterey by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose to Tyler / Franklin via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2h 16m.

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