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How to get fromSanta Rosa to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus, shuttle, train, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus, shuttle, train, car, or subway

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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
    6h 54m
    $69–90

  2. Drive 169.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 169.4 mi
    3h 2m
    $31–45

  3. 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
    8h 59m
    $69–130

  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
    5h 52m
    $82–136

  5. Train, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 57m
    $64–92

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

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 186.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Rosa to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, you can take the bus to 1st St & Mission St, walk to Mission St & 1st St, take the line 292 bus to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level, walk to SFO Airport Domestic, take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station, walk to Del Monte / Conference Center, take the bus to Cannery Row / Aquarium, then walk to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Martinez, Martinez, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Playa / Sand City Station, and Foam / Irving in around 8h 59m.

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