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How to get fromSan Francisco to Montereyby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus20
    3h 26m

  2. Drive 112.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Montereycar112.2 mi
    2h 4m
    $21–30

  3. Caltrain, train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus20
    5h 18m
    $39–236

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking GarageshuttleMonterey Airbus from airport
    4h 24m
    $69–86

  5. Bus, line 20 bus via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus20
    3h 36m
    $28–76

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Tyler / Franklin via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 3h 26m.

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