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How to get fromSan Rafael to Pacific Groveby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Pacific Grove by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or subway

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  1. Line 101 bus, bus, line 20 bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont Stbus101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinasbus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus20
    5h 58m

  2. Drive 133.6 mi

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    1. Drive from San Rafael to Pacific Grovecar133.6 mi
    2h 25m
    $25–36

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    7h 36m
    $38–75

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking GarageshuttleMonterey Airbus from airport
    5h 58m
    $77–99

  5. Line 580 bus, BART, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus580
    2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to West Oaklandsubway
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus20
    7h 4m
    $28–105

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Lighthouse / Carmel via Mission St & Fremont St, San Francisco, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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