There are 5 ways to get from Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, shuttle, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)
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Train, shuttle
best- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 12m$64–83Drive 141.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 141.3 mi
2h 33m$26–38Train, bus, line 20 bus
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
5h 56m$37–53Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
5h 49m$50–73Train
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 54m$39–70
Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, shuttle, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at Foam / Irving via San Jose, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Stockton station to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Stockton and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 167 miles. The road distance is 142.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to train and shuttle which takes 5h 12m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
The best way to get from Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium via San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Monterey Bay Aquarium via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Playa / Sand City Station, and Foam / Irving in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Stockton to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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