There are 6 ways to get from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Monterey by ferry, bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle
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Ferry, bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin20
5h 14mDrive 127 mi
cheapest- Drive from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Monterey127 mi
2h 27m$24–34Ferry, Caltrain, train
- Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminal
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinas
6h 45m$48–92Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)SFO - MRY
4h 20m$51–252Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate CLssf
- Take the train from Oakland to SalinasCoast Starlight
6h 46m$31–73Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco AirportTo SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking GarageMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 5m$80–104
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Monterey is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Monterey is 143 miles. The road distance is 127.7 miles.
The best way to get from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Monterey without a car is to ferry and bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Monterey, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Monterey is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Monterey.
There are 271+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Larkspur Ferry Terminal, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Monterey. However, you can walk to Larkspur Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C, walk to Market St & Steuart St, take the line 9 bus to Market St & Battery St, walk to San Francisco, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, then take the line 20 bus to Tyler / Franklin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Tyler / Franklin via Larkspur Ferry Terminal, Oracle Park Ferry Terminal, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 45m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
- 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Francisco to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
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
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- marinairporter.com
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://marinairporter.com/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $60–75
- Standard Rate
- $71
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- contact@goldengate.org
- Website
- goldengate.org
Ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/schedules-maps/
- Adult
- $14
- Youth 5-18, Seniors 65+, disabled
- $6–7
Ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $6–16
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/schedules-maps/
- Adult
- $14
- Youth 5-18, Seniors 65+, disabled
- $6–7
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