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

By bus and train

To get from Pleasanton to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE train from Pleasanton Amtrak Station station to San Jose 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 44 min.

284min
Walk to train station
Train - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Monterey
Leaves from Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pleasanton Amtrak Station
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose
    59 min
  • 4
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    100 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Monterey
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tyler / Franklin (Parking Garage)
    ID 6915
    56 min
  • 9
    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 ACETRAIN, COAST STARLIGHT and 20

To get from Pleasanton to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ACETRAIN train from Pleasanton Amtrak Station station to San Jose Amtrak Station 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 43 min.

283min
Walk to train station
Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Monterey
Leaves from Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pleasanton Amtrak Station
    ID 74757
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
    Wait for train
    ACETRAIN
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Amtrak Station
    ID 74752
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose
    140 yd • 2 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 Pleasanton to Monterey

The distance between Pleasanton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Monterey, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 120 mi, which can typically be travelled in 284 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton

Pleasanton is located at Main Street, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Neal St & First St EB.

Train stations close to Pleasanton:

  • Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Pleasanton:

  • Neal St & First St EB
  • First St & Neal St
  • Neal St & First St

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 ACETRAIN, COAST STARLIGHT and 20

To get from Pleasanton to Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ACETRAIN train from Pleasanton Amtrak Station station to San Jose Amtrak Station 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 43 min.

283min
Walk to train station
Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Monterey
Leaves from Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pleasanton Amtrak Station
    ID 74757
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
    Wait for train
    ACETRAIN
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Amtrak Station
    ID 74752
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose
    140 yd • 2 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 Pleasanton to Monterey?

    The fastest way takes 284 minutes, using Bus line AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 283 minutes, using Bus line ACETRAIN, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct train between Pleasanton and Monterey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Pleasanton to Monterey?

    The AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE train line goes from Pleasanton Amtrak Station station near Pleasanton in Pleasanton to San Jose 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 Pleasanton to Monterey by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Pleasanton in Pleasanton and Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 4 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE train from the Pleasanton Amtrak Station station near Pleasanton in Pleasanton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Pleasanton 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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