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How to get fromSan Jose to Monterey County (Region)by bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Monterey County (Region) by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to King Citybus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the taxi from King City to Monterey County (Region)taxi taxi
    3h 25m

  2. Drive 104.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Monterey County (Region)car car 104.5 mi
    2h 23m
    $20–28

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to El Camino / # 467bus bus 23 / ...
    4h 11m
    $64–103

  4. Bus, taxi via Salinas

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to El Camino / # 305bus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from El Camino / # 305 to Monterey County (Region)taxi taxi
    3h 26m
    $63–88

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  • Distance: 128.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Monterey County (Region), CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Monterey County (Region). However, you can take the bus to King City then take the taxi to Monterey County (Region). Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Monterey County (Region) via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and El Camino / # 467 in around 4h 11m.

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