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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Monterey

Composite routes from San Jose to Monterey

Cheapest
1 h 15 min
Car
115 km.
from $6
Other
10 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
4138 km.
from $620.78
3 d 5 h 30 min
4136 km.
from $894.91
11 h 20 min
Train, Plane
4138 km.
from $415.49
11 h 27 min
Train, Plane
4138 km.
from $392.72
11 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
4138 km.
from $470.78

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$521.74

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$532.61
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$815.22

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
8h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$336.96–$467.39
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
8h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$380.43–$532.61
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$304.35
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$293.48
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$315.22–$467.39

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
11h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$760.87
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$869.57
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
11h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$815.22

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$478.26
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$597.83
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albany
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
15h 11m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Breeze Airways

Website:
flybreeze.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
7h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$510.87

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$9.78

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:
$9.78–$70.65
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Bus from Salinas to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsfield
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$260.87

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.33
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
24h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$402.17

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
auburnshuttle@groometrans.com
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.91–$59.78

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:
$7.07–$38.04
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$97.83
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$228.26

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Across
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.43–$42.39

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Email:
pr@ourbus.com
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Albany, NY to Lee
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$6.52–$45.65

OVR Ride LLC

Email:
info@ovrride.com
Website:
ovrride.com
Bus from Broadway/73rd to Catamount
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$88.45

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Email:
customerservice@mst.org
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.85–$3.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Monterey is to drive which costs $11.96 - $18.48 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Monterey is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $11.96 - $18.48 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Monterey. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from San Jose to Monterey?

The distance between San Jose and Monterey is 129 km. The road distance is 115.7 km.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Monterey without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $9.78 - $41.30 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from San Jose to Monterey, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San Jose to Monterey bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Jose to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Monterey is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from San Jose to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 293+ hotels available in Monterey. Prices start at $63.57 per night.
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