There are 7 ways to get from Stinson Beach to Monterey by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 12m$128–173Drive 134.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stinson Beach to Montereycar 134.1 mi
2h 42m$25–36Line 61 bus, bus, Caltrain, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Mar to Manzanita Park & Ride Lotbus 61
- Take the bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 49m$71–88Line 61 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Mar to Manzanita Park & Ride Lotbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
5h 33m$227–587Line 61 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Mar to Bay St & Bridgewaybus 61
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
7h 33m$38–58Line 61 bus, line 120 bus, train, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Mar to Bay St & Bridgewaybus 61
- Take the bus from Bridgeway & El Portal to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 120
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
8h 2m$46–93Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 49m$89–104
Stinson Beach to Monterey by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stinson Beach to Monterey is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Stinson Beach to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Stinson Beach to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Mar and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Bridgeway & El Portal, 4th St & Market St, San Francisco, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Stinson Beach to Monterey. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Stinson Beach and Monterey is 158 miles. The road distance is 134.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stinson Beach to Monterey without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 6h 12m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Stinson Beach to Monterey, including transfers.
Stinson Beach to Monterey bus services, operated by Marin Transit, depart from Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Mar station.
Stinson Beach to Monterey train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Stinson Beach to Monterey is to Caltrain and train which takes 6h 12m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can line 61 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Stinson Beach, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Stinson Beach to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Mar to Tyler / Franklin via Bay St & Bridgeway, Bridgeway & El Portal, Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 7h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- marintransit.org
Bus from Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Mar to Manzanita Park & Ride Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://marintransit.org
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
Bus from Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Mar to Manzanita Park & Ride Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://marintransit.org
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
Bus from Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Mar to Bay St & Bridgeway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://marintransit.org
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
Bus from Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Mar to Bay St & Bridgeway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://marintransit.org
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- marinairporter.com
Bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://marinairporter.com/
- Adult One-way
- $32
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Bridgeway & El Portal to Mission St & 2nd St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Stinson Beach to Monterey bus services, operated by Marin Transit, arrive at Bay St & Bridgeway station.
Stinson Beach to Monterey train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stinson Beach to Monterey is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Stinson Beach to Monterey.
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