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

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

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  1. Train, line 20 bus

    best
    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
    $43–71

  2. Drive  82.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Montereycar car 82.1 mi
    1h 34m
    $14–21

  3. Line 22 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Galvez to Santa Clara & 2ndbus bus 22
    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
    4h 51m

  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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino & Galvez to Tyler / Franklin via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 51m.

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