How to Travel from

San Mateo to Monterey

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America San Mateo Monterey

Cheapest

By car (152 km)

1 h 45 min

152 km.

from $8

Other

Rideshare

1 h 45 min

152 km.

from $5.78

Train, Bus (Caltrain)

4 h 4 min

111 km.

from $41.48

Bus

5 h 19 min

112 km.

from $53.93

Train, Bus (Caltrain)

4 h 49 min

111 km.

from $60.49

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:

+1 800-660-4287

Website:

caltrain.com

Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$8.29–$10.21

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 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 Tyler

Ave. Duration:

53 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.30–$3.83

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

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Monterey is to drive which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Monterey is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $16.30 - $25 .

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Monterey. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Redwood City Station, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from San Mateo to Monterey?

The distance between San Mateo and Monterey is 176 km. The road distance is 152.8 km.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Monterey without a car is to Caltrain and bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $16.30 - $50 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from San Mateo to Monterey, including transfers.

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

San Mateo to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train, bus or fly from San Mateo to Monterey?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Monterey is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $15.22 - $81.52 . There are no good options to train or bus between San Mateo to Monterey.

Where does the San Mateo to Monterey bus arrive?

San Mateo to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Monterey is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from San Mateo 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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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

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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Five ways to Travel from San Mateo to Monterey

Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Amtrak

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Flixbus USA

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Monterey?

How far is it from San Mateo to Monterey?

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from San Mateo to Monterey?

Where does the San Mateo to Monterey bus arrive?

Can I drive from San Mateo to Monterey?

Where can I stay near Monterey?