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How to get fromStanford University to Montereyby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanford University 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
    4h 13m
    $32–48

  2. Drive 81 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanford University to Montereycar car 81 mi
    1h 37m
    $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 58m
    $29–58

  4. Line 22 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 17m
    $51–68

  5. Line 22 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus 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
    5h 13m
    $29–46

Stanford University to Monterey by foot, bus, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Tyler / Franklin via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 13m.

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