How to get from Monterey to Berkeley by bus and train?

From Monterey to Berkeley by bus and train

To get from Monterey to Berkeley you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Tyler / Franklin station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 12 bus from Alice St & 2nd St station to Martin Luther King Jr Way & University Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Monterey may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

296min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 1212
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Tyler / Franklin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tyler / Franklin
    ID 6861
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Salinas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salinas
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    173 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alice St & 2nd St
    ID 50292
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Northwest Berkeley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin Luther King Jr Way & University Av
    ID 51575
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Monterey to Berkeley by bus and train via 20, COAST STARLIGHT and 27

To get from Monterey to Berkeley you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Tyler / Franklin station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 27 bus from Emeryville Amtrak station to Martin Luther King Jr Way & University Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Monterey may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

320min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2727
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Tyler / Franklin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tyler / Franklin
    ID 6861
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Salinas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salinas
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Emeryville
    198 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Emeryville Amtrak
    ID 53416
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin Luther King Jr Way & University Av
    ID 51575
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Monterey to Berkeley

The distance between Monterey and Berkeley is approximately 136.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 296 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Monterey to Berkeley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Berkeley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Monterey to Berkeley

To check the bus and train schedule from Monterey to Berkeley using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Monterey) and destination (Berkeley), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Monterey to Berkeley by bus and train via 20, COAST STARLIGHT and 27

To get from Monterey to Berkeley you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Tyler / Franklin station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 27 bus from Emeryville Amtrak station to Martin Luther King Jr Way & University Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Monterey may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Berkeley on the Moovit app.

320min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2727
Walk to Berkeley
Leaves from Tyler / Franklin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tyler / Franklin
    ID 6861
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Salinas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salinas
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Emeryville
    198 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Emeryville Amtrak
    ID 53416
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin Luther King Jr Way & University Av
    ID 51575
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berkeley
    Walk to
    Berkeley
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Berkeley?

    The fastest way takes 296 minutes, using Bus line 20, Train line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Monterey to Berkeley?

    The alternative route takes 320 minutes, using Bus line 20, Train line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 27.

  • Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Berkeley?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Monterey to Berkeley?

    The 20 bus line goes from Tyler / Franklin station near Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Salinas station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Salinas station near Berkeley.

  • How long does it take to travel from Monterey to Berkeley by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Monterey and Berkeley by bus and train is about 4 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Monterey to get to Berkeley?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Tyler / Franklin stop near Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Monterey and Berkeley?

    Get off the bus at the Salinas stop, which is closest to Berkeley.

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