The average bus between Monterey and Soquel takes 4h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Monterey to Soquel. 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 twice daily between Monterey and Soquel. The earliest departure is at 10:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Monterey is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Soquel at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Soquel. However, there are services departing from Monterey station and arriving at Soquel station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Monterey to Soquel bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.
Monterey to Soquel bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Soquel Dr & Main station.
The distance between Monterey and Soquel is 43.5 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Soquel Dr & Main via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 in around 3h 27m.