Rome2Rio

How to get fromSilicon Valley to 17-Mile Driveby train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus or shuttle

Find Transport to 17-Mile Drive

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Silicon Valley to 17-Mile Drive by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, 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.

  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to 17-Mile Drivetaxi
    3h 45m
    $104–137

  2. Drive 88.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silicon Valley to 17-Mile Drivecar88.3 mi
    1h 45m
    $17–24

  3. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus20
    4h 3m
    $42–83

  4. Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSFO - MRY
    2h 49m
    $592–1,007

  5. Train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus20
    4h 43m
    $58–78

  6. Line 22 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Galvez to Santa Clara & 2ndbus22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus20
    5h 10m
    $42–86

  7. Line 22 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Galvez to Santa Clara Transit CenterbusRapid 522 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking GarageshuttleMonterey Airbus from airport
    4h 22m
    $76–92

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and 17-Mile Drive, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to 17-Mile Drive via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 4h 3m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

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

Trips from Silicon Valley

Trips to 17-Mile Drive

Popular routes