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2 h 4 min
180 km.
from $9
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San Francisco, United States of America → Monterey, United States of America

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Francisco to Monterey

Composite routes from San Francisco to Monterey

Cheapest
2 h 4 min
Car
180 km.
from $9
Other
3 h 36 min
138 km.
from $38.98
5 h 17 min
Train, Bus
138 km.
from $64.53
4 h 32 min
Train
138 km.
from $45.49

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
United Airlines
Website
United Airlines
Website
1h
Every day
$250.00–$402.17
Train operators
Found: 2
Caltrain
Website
Amtrak
Website
Caltrain
Website
1h 16m
Every 30 minutes
$9.24–$11.96
+1 800-660-4287
+1 800-660-4287
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Amtrak
Website
1h 40m
Once daily
$9.78–$70.65
+1 800-872-7245
+1 800-872-7245
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Bus operators
Found: 3
Groome Transportation
Website
Flixbus USA
Website
Monterey-Salinas Transit
Website
Groome Transportation
Website
3h
Hourly
$59.78–$76.09
+1 (334) 821-3399
+1 (334) 821-3399
[email protected]
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Flixbus USA
Website
2h 15m
4 times a week
$10.87–$47.83
+1 (855) 626-8585
+1 (855) 626-8585
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Monterey-Salinas Transit
Website
53 min
Hourly
$1.96–$3.26
1-888-678-2871
1-888-678-2871
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Monterey is to drive which costs $19.57 - $29.35 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $19.57 - $29.35 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Monterey. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Monterey?

The distance between San Francisco and Monterey is 206 km. The road distance is 180.5 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Monterey without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $13.04 - $51.09 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from San Francisco to Monterey, including transfers.

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

San Francisco to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Monterey?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Monterey is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $13.04 - $51.09 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $173.91 - $423.91 and takes 3h 41m. There are no good options to train between San Francisco to Monterey.

Where does the San Francisco to Monterey bus arrive?

San Francisco to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salinas Train Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Monterey is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from San Francisco to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 293+ hotels available in Monterey. Prices start at $64.03 per night.
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