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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose - Monterey

Taking the train is the best way to travel to Monterey without a car. Traveling by train offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

The distance separating San Jose and Monterey is 52 miles (84 km).

If you're headed to Monterey from San Jose, chances are that your bus will leave from Diridon Station and arrive at Monterey Transit Plaza. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Jose and Monterey!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Jose to Monterey.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Jose to Monterey that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Jose to Monterey.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to San Jose by bus?

Bus from Monterey to San Jose

You can also go to Monterey by train

Train from San Jose to Monterey

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