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How to get fromSan Jose to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Monterey Bay Aquarium 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 Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    2h 44m
    $24–35

  2. Drive 71.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 71.5 mi
    1h 21m
    $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 35m
    $27–54

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    1h 58m
    $52–60

  5. Train, line 20 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Playa / Sand City Stationbus bus 20
    3. Take the bus from Playa / Sand City Station to Foam / Irvingbus bus B / ...
    3h 42m
    $25–51

San Jose to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 81.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 2h 44m.

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