How to get from Stanford University to Monterey by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Stanford University to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LOCAL train from Palo Alto station to San Jose Diridon 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 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL
LOCAL
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Monterey
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    1.16 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    100 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 522, COAST STARLIGHT and 20

To get from Stanford University to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 522 bus from El Camino & Galvez (S) station to Santa Clara & Montgomery (E) 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 4 hr 14 min.

254min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Monterey
Leaves from El Camino & Galvez (S)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & Galvez (S)
    ID 60330
    0.99 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & Montgomery (E)
    ID 60408
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    100 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 Stanford University to Monterey

The distance between Stanford University, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Monterey, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 105.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stanford University 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 Stanford University

Stanford University is located at Stanford University, Main Quad, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is On Jane Stanford Way @ Main Quad.

Train stations close to Stanford University:

  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Stanford University:

  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Main Quad
  • On Jane Stanford Way @ Campus Oval
  • Stanford Oval

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 522, COAST STARLIGHT and 20

To get from Stanford University to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 522 bus from El Camino & Galvez (S) station to Santa Clara & Montgomery (E) 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 4 hr 14 min.

254min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Monterey
Leaves from El Camino & Galvez (S)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & Galvez (S)
    ID 60330
    0.99 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & Montgomery (E)
    ID 60408
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    100 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 Stanford University to Monterey?

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stanford University to Monterey?

    The alternative route takes 254 minutes, using Bus line 522, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct train between Stanford University and Monterey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stanford University to Monterey?

    The LOCAL train line goes from Palo Alto station near Stanford University in Stanford to Tamien station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Monterey station near Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Stanford University in Stanford and Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 4 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Stanford University to get to Monterey?

    Get on the LOCAL train from the Palo Alto station near Stanford University in Stanford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Stanford University and Monterey?

    Get off the train at the Monterey stop, which is closest to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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