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How to get from Monterey to San Carlos CA USA by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Monterey to San Carlos CA USA in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min.

293min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to San Carlos CA USA
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
    53 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
    San Jose
    93 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Carlos
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Carlos CA USA
    Walk to
    San Carlos CA USA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Monterey to San Carlos CA USA

The distance between Monterey, San Carlos and San Carlos CA USA, San Carlos is approximately 110.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 293 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Monterey to San Carlos CA USA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Carlos – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Monterey

Monterey is located at West Franklin Street, San Carlos 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 San Carlos CA USA, San Carlos

San Carlos CA USA is located at San Carlos CA USA, San Carlos and the nearest public transit station is El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave.

Train stations close to San Carlos CA USA:

  • San Carlos
  • Belmont
  • Redwood City

Bus stations close to San Carlos CA USA:

  • El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave
  • San Carlos Ave & Laurel St
  • San Carlos Caltrain Station

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to San Carlos CA USA?

    The fastest way takes 293 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line LOCAL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Monterey and San Carlos CA USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Monterey to San Carlos CA USA?

    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 San Carlos CA USA in San Carlos.

  • How long does it take to travel from Monterey to San Carlos CA USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Monterey in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Carlos CA USA in San Carlos by bus and train is about 4 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Monterey to get to San Carlos CA USA?

    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 San Carlos CA USA?

    Get off the bus at the Salinas station, which is closest to San Carlos CA USA in San Carlos.

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