How to Travel from
Monterey to San Jose
by Route or Car
Schedule
Monterey, United States of America → San Jose, United States of America
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Monterey to San Jose
Composite routes from Monterey to San Jose
Cheapest
1 h 16 min
Car
116 km.
from $6
Other
3 h 3 min
82 km.
from $30.09
3 h 26 min
Bus, Train
81 km.
from $29.97
Route Navigator Monterey - San Jose
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto West Franklin Street
West Franklin Street, 198 м
198 м
Turn left onto Washington Street
Washington Street, 113 м
113 м
Turn sharp right onto Del Monte Avenue
Del Monte Avenue, 4 km 513 м
4 km 513 м
Turn left onto Canyon del Rey Boulevard
Canyon del Rey Boulevard, 311 м
311 м
Turn right and take CA 218 toward Seaside, Del Rey Oaks
Seaside, Del Rey Oaks, CA 218, 18 km 254 м
18 km 254 м
Keep right onto CA 156
10 km 306 м
10 km 306 м
Keep left
60 м
60 м
Turn slight right
289 м
289 м
Turn left onto Vierra Canyon Road
Vierra Canyon Road, 19 km 59 м
19 km 59 м
Keep right
45 km 607 м
45 km 607 м
Keep left onto US 101
3 km 895 м
3 km 895 м
Keep right and take CA 82 toward Blossom Hill Road, Silver Creek Valley Road
Blossom Hill Road, Silver Creek Valley Road, CA 82, 1 km 597 м
1 km 597 м
Turn left onto Silver Creek Valley Road
Silver Creek Valley Road, 1 km 619 м
1 km 619 м
Keep right
329 м
329 м
Turn right onto Monterey Road
Monterey Road, 12 km 380 м
12 km 380 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.50–$83.02
Bus from Salinas to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Bus operators
Groome Transportation
Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
auburnshuttle@groometrans.com
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.48–$70.25
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.30–$44.70
Monterey-Salinas Transit
Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Email:
customerservice@mst.org
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$3.83
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to San Jose?
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to San Jose is to drive which costs $11.96 - $19.57 and takes 1h 18m.
What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to San Jose?
The fastest way to get from Monterey to San Jose is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $11.96 - $19.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Monterey and San Jose?
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at San Jose via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
How far is it from Monterey to San Jose?
The distance between Monterey and San Jose is 129 km. The road distance is 117.1 km.
How do I travel from Monterey to San Jose without a car?
The best way to get from Monterey to San Jose without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $9.24 - $41.30 .
How long does it take to get from Monterey to San Jose?
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Monterey to San Jose, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Monterey to San Jose bus from?
Monterey to San Jose bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.
Where does the Monterey to San Jose bus arrive?
Monterey to San Jose bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.
Can I drive from Monterey to San Jose?
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to San Jose is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Monterey to San Jose.
Where can I stay near San Jose?
There are 488+ hotels available in San Jose. Prices start at $73.16 per night.
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