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

By bus and train

To get from Monterey to Oakland in Oakland, 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 Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min.

269min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 1212
Walk to Oakland
Leaves from Tyler / Franklin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tyler / Franklin
    ID 6861
    150 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
    67 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
    Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART)
    ID 52999
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oakland
    Walk to
    Oakland
    14th Street
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 20, COAST STARLIGHT and 51A

To get from Monterey to Oakland in Oakland, 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 51A bus from 8th St & Harrison St station to Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 51A51A
Walk to Oakland
Leaves from Tyler / Franklin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tyler / Franklin
    ID 6861
    150 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
    67 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
    8th St & Harrison St
    ID 59222
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 51A51A
    Wait for bus
    51A
    Rockridge BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART)
    ID 52999
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oakland
    Walk to
    Oakland
    14th Street
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Monterey to Oakland

The distance between Monterey, Oakland and Oakland, Oakland is approximately 128.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 269 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Monterey to Oakland by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oakland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Monterey

Monterey is located at West Franklin Street, Oakland and the nearest public transit station is Del Monte / Conference Center.

Bus stations close to Monterey:

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

Public transit stations close to Oakland, Oakland

Oakland is located at 14th Street, Oakland and the nearest public transit station is 14th St & Clay St.

BART stations close to Oakland:

  • 12th St. Oakland City Center
  • 19th St. Oakland
  • Lake Merritt

Train stations close to Oakland:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Oakland:

  • 14th St & Clay St
  • 14th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
  • 14th St & Franklin St

Ferry stations close to Oakland:

  • Oakland Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 20, COAST STARLIGHT and 51A

To get from Monterey to Oakland in Oakland, 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 51A bus from 8th St & Harrison St station to Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 51A51A
Walk to Oakland
Leaves from Tyler / Franklin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tyler / Franklin
    ID 6861
    150 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
    67 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
    8th St & Harrison St
    ID 59222
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 51A51A
    Wait for bus
    51A
    Rockridge BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART)
    ID 52999
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oakland
    Walk to
    Oakland
    14th Street
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 274 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 51A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Oakland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Monterey to Oakland?

    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 Oakland in Oakland.

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

    The total travel time between Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Oakland in Oakland by bus and train is about 4 hr 29 min.

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

    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 Oakland?

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

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