Question 1

Can you take a train all the way from Monterey to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

While the train is the main method of transportation from Monterey to San Francisco, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

Question 2

Other ways to get from Boston to NYC

Accepted Answer

There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Boston to New York.

Question 3

When are trains the most crowded?

Accepted Answer

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Monterey to San Francisco on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

Question 4

Which train should you take from Monterey to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Monterey to San Francisco.  Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

Question 5

What is the price of a train ticket from Monterey to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The average price for a train ticket from Monterey to San Francisco is $36.00, Compared to most train fares, this is an excellent price. By booking your trip at least 20 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay $17.63 more.

Question 6

Is there a direct train from Monterey to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Francisco to Monterey.

Question 7

How long is the train journey from Monterey to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Monterey and San Francisco is approximately 86 miles, or 139 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 11 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 50 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.

Question 8

When are the first and last trains of the day?

Accepted Answer

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Monterey at 4:00pm and arrives in San Francisco  around 5 hours later.

Question 9

Get around town with Moovit

Accepted Answer

Find the best way to get to and from any station in San Francisco by public transit, courtesy of Moovit. Search now

Question 10

Where is the train station in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco has one train station.

Question 11

Where is the train station in Monterey?

Accepted Answer

Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Monterey where you can board the train.

Question 12

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

Planning ahead pays off when it comes to booking your train trip from Monterey to San Francisco. By reserving your ticket on Wanderu at least 20 days before departure, you can save around $17.63. Don't miss out on these savings — book in advance!

Question 13

Average prices by travel date

Accepted Answer

For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from Monterey to San Francisco will range from  to . If you're planning to travel by train to San Francisco in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from Monterey you can find in the next 7 days is . Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.

Question 14

Monthly avg. prices

Accepted Answer

You can find the lowest prices on this route during . This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Monterey to San Francisco, with the average price at just . Train tickets on this route are most expensive in , when the average price goes up to . You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Question 15

Need a return trip from San Francisco to Monterey?

Accepted Answer

Search Train Tickets

Question 16

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

Accepted Answer

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.