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

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanford 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 9m
    $28–43

  2. Drive 80.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanford to Montereycar car 80.7 mi
    1h 36m
    $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 59m
    $29–56

  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 18m
    $51–66

Stanford to Monterey by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Stanford Oval to Tyler / Franklin via 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 9m.

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