What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $14 - $22.

How far is it from Monterey to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Monterey and Silicon Valley is 97 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $19 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Can I drive from Monterey to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Silicon Valley is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Monterey to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 465+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Monterey to Silicon Valley - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Silicon Valley by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, 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.

Line 20 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 720
2. Take the bus from Salinas to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 40m
$19–55
Drive 80.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Silicon Valley80.5 mi
1h 39m
$15–22
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 720
2. Take the train from Salinas to San JoseCoast Starlight
4h 8m
$34–50
Fly, Caltrain
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)MRY - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
3h 1m
$39–220
Shuttle, line 21 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal AMonterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Waverley & Homer21
4h 8m
$56–66

Monterey to Silicon Valley by bus and train

33Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96.2 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 3h 40m.

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