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

From Sunnyvale to Monterey by bus and train

To get from Sunnyvale to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Sunnyvale 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 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Monterey
Leaves from Sunnyvale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    0.8 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    15 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
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Monterey
    Walk to
    Monterey
    West Franklin Street
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sunnyvale to Monterey by bus and train via LIMITED, COAST STARLIGHT and 20

To get from Sunnyvale to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from Sunnyvale 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 3 hr 47 min.

227min
Walk to train stationTrain - LIMITED
LIMITED
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Monterey
Leaves from Sunnyvale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    0.8 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    15 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
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Monterey
    Walk to
    Monterey
    West Franklin Street
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sunnyvale to Monterey

The distance between Sunnyvale, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Monterey, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 96.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale is located at West El Camino Real, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is El Camino & Mathilda (E).

Train stations close to Sunnyvale:

  • Sunnyvale
  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Sunnyvale:

  • El Camino & Mathilda (E)
  • El Camino & Mathilda (W)
  • Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (S)

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 Pacific / Parking Garage.

Bus stations close to Monterey:

  • Pacific / Parking Garage
  • Calle Principal / Parking Garage
  • Hartnell / Polk

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sunnyvale to Monterey by bus and train via LIMITED, COAST STARLIGHT and 20

To get from Sunnyvale to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from Sunnyvale 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 3 hr 47 min.

227min
Walk to train stationTrain - LIMITED
LIMITED
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Monterey
Leaves from Sunnyvale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    0.8 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    15 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
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Monterey
    Walk to
    Monterey
    West Franklin Street
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Train line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 227 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, Train line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct train between Sunnyvale and Monterey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunnyvale to Monterey?

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

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

    The total travel time between Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale and Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 3 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the Sunnyvale station near Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale.

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

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

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