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Trains from San Jose to Monterey

🚆 Embark on a picturesque train journey from San Jose to Monterey! The route spans 81.0 miles and takes approximately 2 hours and 36 minutes, with a convenient transfer along the way. 🚌 Begin your adventure with a bus ride towards Los Angeles under Greyhound's service, departing from San Jose. This leg of the trip lasts about 1 hour and 5 minutes, transporting you to Salinas for the next part of your scenic voyage. 🏖️ From Salinas, hop on another bus operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit heading towards Monterey. This final stretch takes around 54 minutes, culminating in a relaxing arrival at Tyler/Franklin in Monterey.

Where to stay in Monterey

There are over 84 hotels to stay in Monterey. Prices range from $49 per night.

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  • There are two main companies that provide train routes from San Jose to Monterey. Greyhound operates a route that involves two transfers, with the first step being a bus towards Los Angeles departing from San Jose and arriving in Salinas, followed by a bus towards Monterey departing from Salinas. The second option is provided by Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach, which also includes two transfers, starting with a bus towards Los Angeles from San Jose to Salinas and then a bus towards Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop, ultimately reaching Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop.
  • The fastest train option between San Jose and Monterey is the route that takes approximately 2 hours and 36 minutes to reach Monterey. This route involves two transfers, first taking a bus towards Los Angeles with Greyhound from San Jose to Salinas, and then transferring to a bus towards Monterey operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit. The alternative route, which takes 6 hours and 10 minutes, includes additional transfers, making the first option the quicker choice for travelers looking for a faster journey to Monterey.
  • There are no direct trains between San Jose and Monterey. Both available routes involve transfers by bus rather than train travel. The first route includes two bus transfers, while the second route involves additional bus transfers, providing travelers with alternative options to reach Monterey. Passengers will need to rely on bus transportation to complete the journey between the two cities due to the lack of train connections.
  • There are no direct trains from San Jose to Monterey so there are no specific first and last train times for this route. Travelers will need to refer to the schedules of the bus services provided by Greyhound and Monterey-Salinas Transit for the first and last departure times from San Jose to Salinas. Similarly, for the second route using Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach, passengers will need to check the bus schedules for the first and last departures from Salinas to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop.
  • There are no direct train trips between San Jose and Monterey. Travelers will need to take a combination of bus services provided by Greyhound and Monterey-Salinas Transit, or Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach to complete the journey. Therefore, there are no direct train trips each day on this route. Travelers should plan their trip accordingly based on the bus schedules and transfers involved in the journey.

Will you be returning to San Jose by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Monterey to San Jose

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