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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Pacific Grove 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 56m

  2. Drive  72.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Pacific Grovecar car 72.1 mi
    1h 22m
    $12–18

  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 Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    3h 41m
    $41–64

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2h 13m
    $52–60

  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 59m

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  • Distance: 81.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose to Lighthouse / Carmel via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 2h 56m.

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