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How to get fromSanta Rosa to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus, shuttle via San Francisco

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    7h 9m
    $69–90

  2. Drive  169.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 169.4 mi
    3h 3m
    $31–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train Smart
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 53m
    $44–93

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus bus San Francisco Airport
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 7m
    $82–136

  5. Train, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    7h 37m
    $42–64

  6. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h
    $56–116

Santa Rosa to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus, shuttle, and foot

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

You can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Monterey Bay Aquarium via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, Salinas, and Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop in around 8h 53m.

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