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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunnyvale 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
    3h 30m
    $27–39

  2. Drive 73.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Montereycar car 73.1 mi
    1h 25m
    $14–20

  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 15m
    $28–54

  4. Line 22 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Mathilda 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
    3h 18m
    $50–66

Sunnyvale to Monterey by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Tyler / Franklin via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 3h 30m.

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