What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Monterey?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Monterey is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Monterey?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Monterey. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Monterey?

The distance between San Rafael and Monterey is 146 miles. The road distance is 132.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to Monterey without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Monterey without a car is to ferry and Caltrain and bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Monterey?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from San Rafael to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Monterey bus from?

San Rafael to Monterey bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Monterey?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Monterey is to line 101 bus and bus and line 20 bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the San Rafael to Monterey bus arrive?

San Rafael to Monterey bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Monterey is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from San Rafael to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 289+ hotels available in Monterey.

San Rafael to Monterey - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, Caltrain, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from San Rafael to Monterey by ferry, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train (Amtrak), 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.

Ferry, Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 56m
$35–61
Drive 131.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Montereycar 131.8 mi
2h 22m
$24–35
Line 101 bus, bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 16m
$32–53
Line 101 bus, train, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain
3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 40m
$35–77
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 52m
$39–81
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
5h 3m
$70–91

San Rafael to Monterey by bus

4Weekly Buses

6h 16mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Rafael to Monterey.

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Distance: 145.6 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Tyler / Franklin via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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