There are 5 ways to get from Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, ferry, or shuttle
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Bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
6h 24m$34–56Drive 136.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 136.5 mi
2h 24m$25–36Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 5m$44–95Ferry, 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 47m$81–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 31m$48–108
Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Vallejo Transit Center and arriving at Foam / Irving via Oakland, San Jose, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Salinas via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Vallejo and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 150 miles. The road distance is 137.3 miles.
The best way to get from Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train via Oakland, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Vallejo, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- 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
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Vallejo to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
There are 162+ hotels available in Monterey Bay Aquarium.