Ireland
| Lowest Price | €30.38 |
| Fastest Train | 5h 25m |
| Trains Per Day | 5 |
| Train Lines | 1 |
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In the last month, €30.38 was the average price of a train ticket from San Francisco, CA to Monterey, CA. This is a good price that is inexpensive compared to most train fares. You are more likely to find a ticket at this price or lower if you book online in advance of your travel date.
The distance between San Francisco and Monterey is approximately 86 miles, or 139 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 34 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from San Francisco to Monterey are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs San Francisco at 07:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 07:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 5 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Monterey to San Francisco. If you're not not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from San Francisco to Monterey for €25.68.
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects San Francisco, California to Monterey, California. However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 5 | 5h 34m | €30.38 |
Amtrak train tickets from San Francisco to Monterey start from €30, and on average cost €30. Daily there are 5 Amtrak schedules to Monterey. Amtrak in San Francisco leaves from 425 Mission St, And in Monterey trains arrive at 351 Fremont St and 4 other train stations. From San Francisco to Monterey train travel on Amtrak takes 5 hours and 34 minutes. If you are looking to get to Monterey faster, Amtrak offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 25 minutes.
There is one train station in San Francisco:
There are more train stations and stops in Monterey than most cities. Most trains from San Francisco will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Monterey:
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