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How to get fromSilicon Valley to Montereyby train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Monterey by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto 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 Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    3h 44m
    $28–40

  2. Drive 82.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Montereycar car 82.1 mi
    1h 34m
    $15–22

  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 29m
    $30–56

  4. Line 22 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Galvez to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus Rapid 522 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    3h 56m
    $50–66

Silicon Valley to Monterey by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Silicon Valley to Monterey. However, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, then take the line 20 bus to Tyler / Franklin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Tyler / Franklin via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 29m.

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