How to get from El Cerrito CA USA to Monterey by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from El Cerrito CA USA to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72 bus from San Pablo Av & Bayview Av (El Cerrito City Hall) station to Broadway & 3rd St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 20 bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station to Tyler / Franklin (Parking Garage) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 9 min.

309min
Bus - 7272
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Monterey
Leaves from San Pablo Av & Bayview Av (El Cerrito City Hall)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Cerrito CA USA
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Jack London Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 3rd St
    ID 57080
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    177 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Monterey
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tyler / Franklin (Parking Garage)
    ID 6915
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Monterey
    Walk to
    Monterey
    West Franklin Street
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 72M, COAST STARLIGHT and 20

To get from El Cerrito CA USA to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72M bus from San Pablo Av & Bayview Av (El Cerrito City Hall) station to Broadway & 3rd St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 20 bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station to Tyler / Franklin (Parking Garage) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Bus - 72M72M
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Monterey
Leaves from San Pablo Av & Bayview Av (El Cerrito City Hall)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Cerrito CA USA
  • 2
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Jack London Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 3rd St
    ID 57080
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    177 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Monterey
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tyler / Franklin (Parking Garage)
    ID 6915
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Monterey
    Walk to
    Monterey
    West Franklin Street
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Cerrito CA USA to Monterey

The distance between El Cerrito CA USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Monterey, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 137.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 309 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Cerrito CA USA to Monterey by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to El Cerrito CA USA

El Cerrito CA USA is located at El Cerrito CA USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is San Pablo Av & Manila Av (El Cerrito City Hall).

BART stations close to El Cerrito CA USA:

  • El Cerrito Plaza

Train stations close to El Cerrito CA USA:

  • Richmond

Bus stations close to El Cerrito CA USA:

  • San Pablo Av & Manila Av (El Cerrito City Hall)
  • San Pablo Av & Bayview Av (El Cerrito City Hall)
  • San Pablo Av & Orchard Av

Public transit stations close to Monterey, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Monterey is located at West Franklin Street, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Franklin / Alvarado.

Bus stations close to Monterey:

  • Franklin / Alvarado
  • Del Monte / Conference Center
  • Tyler / Franklin (Parking Garage)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 72M, COAST STARLIGHT and 20

To get from El Cerrito CA USA to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72M bus from San Pablo Av & Bayview Av (El Cerrito City Hall) station to Broadway & 3rd St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 20 bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station to Tyler / Franklin (Parking Garage) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Bus - 72M72M
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Monterey
Leaves from San Pablo Av & Bayview Av (El Cerrito City Hall)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Cerrito CA USA
  • 2
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Jack London Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 3rd St
    ID 57080
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    177 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Monterey
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tyler / Franklin (Parking Garage)
    ID 6915
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Monterey
    Walk to
    Monterey
    West Franklin Street
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Cerrito CA USA to Monterey?

    The fastest way takes 309 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Cerrito CA USA to Monterey?

    The alternative route takes 328 minutes, using Bus line 72M, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Cerrito CA USA and Monterey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Cerrito CA USA to Monterey?

    The 72 bus line goes from Jack London Square station near El Cerrito CA USA in Richmond to Broadway & 3rd St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Broadway & 3rd St station near Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Cerrito CA USA to Monterey by bus and train?

    The total travel time between El Cerrito CA USA in Richmond and Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 5 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Cerrito CA USA to get to Monterey?

    Get on the 72 bus from the Jack London Square stop near El Cerrito CA USA in Richmond.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Cerrito CA USA and Monterey?

    Get off the bus at the Broadway & 3rd St stop, which is closest to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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