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How to get from Monterey to Palo-Alto by bus and train?
From Monterey to Palo-Alto by bus and train
To get from Monterey to Palo-Alto in Palo Alto, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 LOCAL train from San Jose Diridon station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.
235min
20COAST STARLIGHT
LOCAL
Leaves from Tyler / Franklin
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationTyler / FranklinID 6861150 yd • 2 min
- 220Wait for bus20Salinas
- 3
Ride to bus stationSalinas Transit Center / Gate 7ID 920767 min - 4Walk to train stationSalinas410 yd • 5 min
- 5COAST STARLIGHTWait for trainCOAST STARLIGHTSeattle
- 6Ride to train stationSan Jose93 min
- 7Walk to train stationSan Jose Diridon10 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for trainLOCALSan Francisco
- 9Ride to train stationCalifornia AvenueID california_ave29 min
- 10Walk toPalo-Alto1.22 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Monterey to Palo-Alto by bus and train via 20, COAST STARLIGHT and 522
To get from Monterey to Palo-Alto in Palo Alto, 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 522 bus from Santa Clara & Cahill (W) station to El Camino & Embarcadero (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min.
265min
20COAST STARLIGHT522Leaves from Tyler / Franklin
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationTyler / FranklinID 6861150 yd • 2 min
- 220Wait for bus20Salinas
- 3Ride to bus stationSalinas Transit Center / Gate 7ID 920767 min
- 4Walk to train stationSalinas410 yd • 5 min
- 5COAST STARLIGHTWait for trainCOAST STARLIGHTSeattle
- 6Ride to train stationSan Jose93 min
- 7Walk to bus stationSanta Clara & Cahill (W)ID 60445320 yd • 4 min
- 8522Wait for bus522Rapid Palo Alto
- 9Ride to bus stationEl Camino & Embarcadero (N)ID 6051763 min
- 10Walk toPalo-Alto1.05 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Monterey to Palo-Alto
The distance between Monterey, Palo Alto and Palo-Alto, Palo Alto is approximately 103.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Monterey to Palo-Alto by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Palo Alto – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Monterey
Monterey is located at West Franklin Street, Palo Alto 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 Palo-Alto, Palo Alto
Palo-Alto is located at Palo-Alto, Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Middlefield & Embarcadero (E).
Train stations close to Palo-Alto:
- San Antonio
- Menlo Park
- California Avenue
Bus stations close to Palo-Alto:
- Middlefield & Embarcadero (E)
- Middlefield & Embarcadero (W)
- Middlefield & Melville (E)
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- Fruitvale BART to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
- Napa Valley Wine Train to Mountain View
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- Milpitas to Pleasanton
- Milpitas to Golden Gate Park, Sf
- Milpitas to Golden Gate Park
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Alternative route from Monterey to Palo-Alto by bus and train via 20, COAST STARLIGHT and 522
To get from Monterey to Palo-Alto in Palo Alto, 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 522 bus from Santa Clara & Cahill (W) station to El Camino & Embarcadero (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min.
265min
20COAST STARLIGHT522Leaves from Tyler / Franklin
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationTyler / FranklinID 6861150 yd • 2 min
- 220Wait for bus20Salinas
- 3Ride to bus stationSalinas Transit Center / Gate 7ID 920767 min
- 4Walk to train stationSalinas410 yd • 5 min
- 5COAST STARLIGHTWait for trainCOAST STARLIGHTSeattle
- 6Ride to train stationSan Jose93 min
- 7Walk to bus stationSanta Clara & Cahill (W)ID 60445320 yd • 4 min
- 8522Wait for bus522Rapid Palo Alto
- 9Ride to bus stationEl Camino & Embarcadero (N)ID 6051763 min
- 10Walk toPalo-Alto1.05 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Palo-Alto?
The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line LOCAL.
What is the alternative route to get from Monterey to Palo-Alto?
The alternative route takes 265 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 522.
Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Palo-Alto?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 55 min.
Which bus line goes from Monterey to Palo-Alto?
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 2 train lines till Salinas station near Palo-Alto in Palo Alto.
How long does it take to travel from Monterey to Palo-Alto by bus and train?
The total travel time between Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo-Alto in Palo Alto by bus and train is about 3 hr 55 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Monterey to get to Palo-Alto?
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 Palo-Alto?
Get off the bus at the Salinas station, which is closest to Palo-Alto in Palo Alto.
