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Trains from San Luis Obispo to Monterey

🚆 Embark on a scenic journey from San Luis Obispo to Monterey by train, a route that spans 135 miles and takes approximately 5 hours. The travel involves a transfer, adding a touch of adventure to your experience. The first step includes a bus ride towards Oakland via the Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach service, offering a 2-hour 50-minute journey. 🌅 The second leg of the trip entails a 43-minute bus ride from Salinas to Monterey, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit. Enjoy the convenience and comfort of this final stretch as you approach your destination. Witness breathtaking coastal views and picturesque landscapes throughout the journey, adding to the allure of your train travel experience.

Where to stay in Monterey

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

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  • To travel from San Luis Obispo to Monterey by train, you will need to take a combination of bus services. The journey includes a transfer in Salinas. The first step involves taking an Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas, which takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. The second step is a Monterey-Salinas Transit bus from Salinas to Monterey, with a travel time of around 43 minutes.
  • The fastest train option between San Luis Obispo and Monterey involves taking a bus connection rather than a direct train route. The trip takes a total of 5 hours and includes a transfer in Salinas. The initial leg on the Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas lasts approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, followed by a 43-minute bus ride on the Monterey-Salinas Transit bus to reach Monterey.
  • There are no direct train services between San Luis Obispo and Monterey. The journey requires taking a combination of bus services due to the lack of a direct train route. The route involves a transfer in Salinas, with the first leg being a bus ride on the Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach from San Luis Obispo to Salinas, followed by a second bus operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit from Salinas to Monterey.
  • Since there are no direct trains between San Luis Obispo and Monterey specific train schedules cannot be provided. The journey involves taking bus services with a transfer in Salinas. The bus services have varying departure times throughout the day, so travelers are advised to check the respective Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach and Monterey-Salinas Transit schedules for the first and last bus times. The total travel time from San Luis Obispo to Monterey is approximately 5 hours.
  • There are no direct train trips between San Luis Obispo and Monterey. The journey between these two cities requires taking a combination of bus services with a transfer in Salinas. Travelers will need to board the Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas, followed by the Monterey-Salinas Transit bus from Salinas to Monterey. The total travel time for this route is approximately 5 hours.

Will you be returning to San Luis Obispo by train?

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

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