There are 4 ways to get from Templeton to Monterey by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train, line 20 bus
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
4h 30m$34–71Bus, line 20 bus via King City
cheapest- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 53m$10–16Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
4h 45m$34–56Drive 119.3 mi
- Drive from Templeton to Montereycar 119.3 mi
2h 10m$22–32
Templeton to Monterey by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Templeton to Monterey is to bus and line 20 bus via King City which costs $9 - $17 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Templeton to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Templeton to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Templeton Park & Ride and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Paso Robles Amtrak Station and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Templeton and Monterey is 124 miles. The road distance is 119.9 miles.
The best way to get from Templeton to Monterey without a car is to train and line 20 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Templeton to Monterey, including transfers.
Templeton to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Templeton to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Templeton to Monterey is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Templeton to Monterey.
There are 319+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Templeton, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Templeton Park & Ride to Tyler / Franklin via North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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/
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- 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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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