There are 5 ways to get from SAP Center to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, 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.
Bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
2h 26m$19–33Drive 71.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from SAP Center to Montereycar 71.5 mi
1h 16m$13–19Train, line 20 bus
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
3h 6m$17–38Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking GarageMonterey Airbus from airport
3h 19m$56–73Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 20m$20–43
SAP Center to Monterey by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SAP Center to Monterey is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from SAP Center to Monterey is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from SAP Center to Monterey. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between SAP Center and Monterey is 80 miles. The road distance is 71.9 miles.
The best way to get from SAP Center to Monterey without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 2h 26m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from SAP Center to Monterey, including transfers.
SAP Center to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
SAP Center to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between SAP Center to Monterey is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from SAP Center to Monterey.
There are 289+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between SAP Center, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from SAP Center to Tyler / Franklin via San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- 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
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $50–65
- Standard Rate
- $57–60
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide









