There are 5 ways to get from Union City to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
4h 7m$27–43Drive 91.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union City to Montereycar 91.3 mi
1h 38m$17–25Train, line 20 bus
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
4h 52m$29–60Line 60 bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal Bbus 60
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
3h 23m$52–68Train
- Take the train from Fremont to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 57m$33–62
Union City to Monterey by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union City to Monterey is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Union City to Monterey is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Union City to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Berryessa BART and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Union City to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Fremont and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Union City and Monterey is 102 miles. The road distance is 91.8 miles.
The best way to get from Union City to Monterey without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Union City to Monterey, including transfers.
Union City to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Union City to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fremont station.
The best way to get from Union City to Monterey is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Union City, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a subway from Union City to Tyler / Franklin via Berryessa / North San Jose, Berryessa BART, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fremont to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas in around 4h 57m.
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
Train from Fremont to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Fremont to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Ace
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
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $3
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Union City to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Union City to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union City to Monterey is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Union City to Monterey.
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