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How to get fromSan Jose to Pfeiffer Beachby train, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Pfeiffer Beach by train, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from Salinas to Pfeiffer Beachcar car
    2h 54m
    $31–58

  2. Drive 103.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Pfeiffer Beachcar car 103.7 mi
    2h 6m
    $19–28

  3. Train, line 20 bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 52m
    $124–178

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from Salinas to Pfeiffer Beachcar car
    2h 9m
    $30–43

  5. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    2h 26m
    $150–187

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 118.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Pfeiffer Beach. However, you can take the train to Salinas then drive to Pfeiffer Beach. Alternatively, you can take the train to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, take the line 20 bus to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, then take the taxi to Pfeiffer Beach.

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