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How to get fromSan Jose to Monterey Jazz Festivalby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Monterey Jazz Festival 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 Del Monte / Casa Verdebus bus 20
    2h 24m
    $22–32

  2. Drive 69.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Monterey Jazz Festivalcar car 69.2 mi
    1h 16m
    $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 Del Monte / Casa Verdebus bus 20
    3h 9m
    $23–48

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2h 1m
    $53–60

  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 27m
    $26–52

San Jose to Monterey Jazz Festival by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose to Monterey Jazz Festival via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Del Monte / Casa Verde in around 2h 24m.

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