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How to get fromSan Mateo to Pacific Groveby train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San Mateo to Pacific Grove by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 45m
    $30–44

  2. Drive 96.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Mateo to Pacific Grovecar car 96.6 mi
    1h 49m
    $18–26

  3. Caltrain, train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    5h 30m
    $31–61

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 46m
    $59–76

San Mateo to Pacific Grove by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from SFO Airport Domestic to Monterey Shuttle Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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