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How to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose in San Jose, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the B bus from Foam / Irving station to Playa / Sand City Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the COAST STARLIGHT train from Salinas station to San Jose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 38 min.

278min
Walk to bus station
Bus - BB
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from Foam / Irving

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foam / Irving
    ID 1670
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - BB
    Wait for bus
    B
    B Jazz - Sand City via Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Playa / Sand City Station
    ID 5460
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Salinas
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salinas
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Jose
    Walk to
    San Jose
    0.97 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose in San Jose, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the A bus from Foam / Irving station to Playa / Sand City Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the COAST STARLIGHT train from Salinas station to San Jose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 8 min.

308min
Walk to bus station
Bus - AA
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from Foam / Irving

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foam / Irving
    ID 1670
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    A Jazz - Sand City via Hilby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Playa / Sand City Station
    ID 5460
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Salinas
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salinas
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Jose
    Walk to
    San Jose
    0.97 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose

The distance between Monterey Bay Aquarium, San Jose and San Jose, San Jose is approximately 92.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 278 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Jose – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium is located at David Avenue, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is Cannery Row / Aquarium.

Bus stations close to Monterey Bay Aquarium:

  • Cannery Row / Aquarium
  • Foam / Irving
  • Cannery Row / Prescott

Public transit stations close to San Jose, San Jose

San Jose is located at San Jose, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is 1st & Bassett (N).

Bus stations close to San Jose:

  • 1st & Bassett (N)
  • 2nd & Julian (S)
  • 2nd & Bassett (S)

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

To get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose in San Jose, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the A bus from Foam / Irving station to Playa / Sand City Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the COAST STARLIGHT train from Salinas station to San Jose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 8 min.

308min
Walk to bus station
Bus - AA
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from Foam / Irving

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foam / Irving
    ID 1670
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    A Jazz - Sand City via Hilby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Playa / Sand City Station
    ID 5460
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Salinas
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salinas
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Jose
    Walk to
    San Jose
    0.97 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose?

    The fastest way takes 278 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line 20, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose?

    The alternative route takes 308 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line 20, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Monterey Bay Aquarium and San Jose?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose?

    The B bus line goes from Foam / Irving station near Monterey Bay Aquarium in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to B Jazz - Sand City via Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till B Jazz - Sand City via Broadway station near San Jose in San Jose.

  • How long does it take to travel from Monterey Bay Aquarium to San Jose by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Monterey Bay Aquarium in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Jose in San Jose by bus and train is about 4 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Monterey Bay Aquarium to get to San Jose?

    Get on the B bus from the Foam / Irving stop near Monterey Bay Aquarium in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Monterey Bay Aquarium and San Jose?

    Get off the bus at the B Jazz - Sand City via Broadway station, which is closest to San Jose in San Jose.

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