There are 6 ways to get from Vallejo to Monterey by ferry, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, Caltrain, bus
best- Take the ferry from Vallejo Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Eferry Vjo
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 16m$47–65Drive 135.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vallejo to Montereycar 135.3 mi
2h 22m$25–36Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 20m$48–74Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 44m$49–94Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 3m$51–105Ferry, shuttle
- Take the ferry from Vallejo Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Eferry Vjo
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 24m$79–101
Vallejo to Monterey by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vallejo to Monterey is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Vallejo to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Vallejo to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Vallejo Transit Center and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Oakland and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Vallejo to Monterey. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Salinas via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Vallejo and Monterey is 157 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.
The best way to get from Vallejo to Monterey without a car is to ferry and Caltrain and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Vallejo to Monterey, including transfers.
Vallejo to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Vallejo to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Vallejo to Monterey is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train via Oakland, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Vallejo, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
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
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Martinez to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1 415-291-3377
- Website
- sanfranciscobayferry.com
Ferry from Vallejo Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Schedules at
- sanfranciscobayferry.com
Ferry from Vallejo Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Schedules at
- sanfranciscobayferry.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vallejo to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Vallejo to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vallejo to Monterey is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Vallejo to Monterey.
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