There are 6 ways to get from Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium by subway, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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BART, shuttle
best- Take the subway from Powell Street to Milpitassubway Green-N
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 52m$60–79Drive 114 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 114 mi
2h 10m$21–31Caltrain, train
- 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 55m$38–69Line 28 bus, fly, bus
- Take the bus from 19th Ave & Winston Dr to Daly City BART Parking Lot Ebus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras to Foam / Irvingbus
4h 17m$206–570Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
4h 59m$96–130Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 55m$68–87
Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium by tram, subway, bus, shuttle, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Foam / Irving via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Judah St & 31st Ave and arriving at Salinas via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Sunset District and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 132 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to BART and shuttle which takes 4h 52m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to Caltrain and train which takes 6h 55m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Sunset District, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Judah St & 31st Ave to Monterey Bay Aquarium via King St & 4th St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas, and Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Emeryville, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 4h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Powell Street to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
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
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
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 A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Bus from 19th Ave & Winston Dr to Daly City BART Parking Lot E
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras to Foam / Irving
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Sunset District to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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