How to Travel from

San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America San Francisco Monterey Peninsula

Cheapest

By car (187 km)

2 h 8 min

187 km.

from $10

Other

Rideshare

2 h 8 min

187 km.

from $7.11

Bus

4 h 24 min

138 km.

from $42.46

Train

4 h 25 min

138 km.

from $174.63

Train, Bus

5 h 20 min

138 km.

from $48.98

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:

+1 800-660-4287

Website:

caltrain.com

Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San

Ave. Duration:

1h 16m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from San Jose to Salinas

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$11.48–$82.92

Bus from San Jose to Salinas

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

4 times a day

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:

+1 (334) 821-3399

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

groometransportation.com

Bus from SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level to Monterey

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$70.16–$89.30

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from San Francisco to Salinas

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$12.76–$56.13

Bus from San Jose to Salinas

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$8.29–$44.65

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:

1-888-678-2871

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

mst.org/

Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.30–$3.83

SamTrans

Website:

samtrans.com

Bus from 10th St & Howard St to SFO

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.60–$5.19

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula is to drive which costs $20.65 - $30.43 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $20.65 - $30.43 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Monterey Peninsula?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Forest / Prescott via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula?

The distance between San Francisco and Monterey Peninsula is 213 km. The road distance is 187.4 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $15.22 - $54.35 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $15.22 - $54.35 . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $86.96 - $173.91 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula.

Where can I stay near Monterey Peninsula?

There are 266+ hotels available in Monterey Peninsula. Prices start at $64.03 per night.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California. Known for its regional focus on the marine habitats of Monterey Bay, it was the first to exhibit a living kelp forest when it opened in October 1984. Its biologists have pioneered the animal husbandry of jellyfish and it was the first to successfully care for and display a great white shark. The organization's research and conservation efforts also focus on sea otters, various birds, and tunas. Seafood Watch, a sustainable seafood advisory list published by the aquarium beginning in 1999, has influenced the discussion surrounding sustainable seafood. The aquarium was home to Otter 841 prior to her release into the wild as well as Rosa, the oldest living sea otter at the time of her death.

Point Lobos

Point Lobos and the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a state park in California. Adjoining Point Lobos is "one of the richest marine habitats in California". The ocean habitat is protected by two marine protected areas, the Point Lobos State Marine Reserve and Point Lobos State Marine Conservation Area. The sea near Point Lobos is considered one of the best locations for scuba diving on the Monterey Peninsula and along the California coast.

Asilomar State Beach

Asilomar State Beach, officially Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds State Park, is a state park unit of California, United States. It provides public access to rocky coast and dune habitat on the Monterey Peninsula. The property includes the Asilomar Conference Grounds, a conference center built by the YWCA in 1913 that is now a National Historic Landmark. The 107-acre (43 ha) site is located in Pacific Grove and offers overnight lodging and views of the forest, surf and sand.

Monterey Peninsula

Monterey is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S. state of California's Central Coast. Founded on June 3, 1770, it functioned as the capital of Alta California under both Spain (1804–1821) and Mexico (1822–1846). During this period, Monterey hosted California's first theater, public building, public library, publicly funded school, printing-press, and newspaper. It was originally the only port of entry for all taxable goods in California. In 1846, during the Mexican–American War of 1846–1848, the United States Flag was raised over the Customs House. After Mexico ceded California to the U.S. at the end of the war, Monterey hosted California's first constitutional convention in 1849. The city occupies a land area of 8.466 sqmi and the city hall is at 26 ft above sea level. The 2020 census recorded a population of 30,218.

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Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Amtrak

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Flixbus USA

Monterey-Salinas Transit

SamTrans

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Monterey Peninsula?

How far is it from San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula?

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

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

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

Train or bus from San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula?

Where does the San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula bus arrive?

Can I drive from San Francisco to Monterey Peninsula?

Where can I stay near Monterey Peninsula?