The average bus between Monterey and Capitola takes 2h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Monterey to Capitola. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Monterey and Capitola. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Monterey is at 5:26 PM which arrives into Capitola at 8:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Monterey to Capitola? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Monterey station and arriving at Capitola station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Monterey to Capitola bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.
Monterey to Capitola bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Soquel Dr & Capitola Ave station.
The distance between Monterey and Capitola is 42.1 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Soquel Dr & Capitola Ave via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 in around 3h 28m.