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How to get fromSanta Clara Station to Montereyby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clara Station to Monterey 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 Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    3h 22m
    $26–39

  2. Drive 70.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clara Station to Montereycar car 70.5 mi
    1h 21m
    $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 Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    4h 7m
    $28–55

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2h 38m
    $48–62

  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
    4h 21m
    $32–60

Santa Clara Station to Monterey by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Santa Clara Station, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Tyler / Franklin via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 3h 22m.

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