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Directions to From Nearby Airports
Which airport is closest?
San Jose is closer than San Francisco or Oakland by approximately half an hour. Monterey Peninsula Airport is another option, but transportation from there is problematic.
Which is the most direct route?
Access to Mount Madonna from San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose is more direct through Gilroy than through Santa Cruz or Watsonville.
MMC's Staff Shuttle Service
Mount Madonna Center Staff is generally available to drive guests. The rates are about the same as or a little cheaper than other airporter services. Please note that there is a $25 cancellation fee once you have reserved your ride.
| One Way Rates, per person: | 1 Guest | 2 Guests | 3 Guests |
| San Jose Airport or Monterey Peninsula airports | $110 | $65 each | $50 each |
| San Francisco or Oakland Airports | $150 | $90 each | $70 each |
| Gilroy or Watsonville | $45 | $25 each | $20 each |
| Santa Cruz | $75 | $45 each | $25 each |
To Request a Ride: Fill out the online ride request form, or email transportation@mountmadonna.org or call 408-847-0406, ext. 202, well in advance of your visit. If we are unable to accommodate you with our Center drivers, we will help point you to an alternative.
Other Door to Door Shuttle Services
From San Jose or San Francisco Airports to MMC
We recommend:
Silicon Valley Airporter: (800) 400-2365
Airport Car Service: (831) 477-7000
AA Airport Sedan Service: (831) 662-2400
Other options:
Atlas Express: (888) 467-0000
Early Bird Airporter: (831) 462-3933
Prices vary with distance and number of people traveling. Please call for prices and reservations.
From Oakland or Monterey Peninsula Airports to MMC
There is no direct commercial shuttle service
from Oakland or Monterey Penionsula Airports to Mount Madonna
Center.
From San Jose Airport
Shuttle Service to Watsonville ONLY - then take a cab
From Watsonville, taxi to MMC:
Watsonville Taxi: (831) 761-3122 (approx. $30)
Bus or Train to Gilroy ONLY - then take a cab
Via Greyhound
Bus: 1-800-231-2222. Call for current schedule and
fares.
From Airport, take LOCAL BUS to Greyhound
(ask driver for Greyhound stop)
Via CalTrain: 1-800-660-4287
Call for current schedule and fares.
From Airport, take LOCAL BUS to CalTrain in
SANTA CLARA.
From Gilroy, taxi to MMC:
Yellow Cab: (408) 293-1234 (approx. $45)
Bus to Santa Cruz to Watsonville ONLY - then take a cab
Via Greyhound
Bus: 1-800-231-2222. Call for current schedule
and fares.
To the Watsonville Transit Center (W. Beach and Rodriguez), (831) 722-4873.
From Watsonville, taxi to MMC:
(approx. $30)
Watsonville Taxi: (831) 761-3122
From San Francisco Airport
Bus or Train to Gilroy ONLY - then take a cab
Via Greyhound
Bus: 1-800-231-2222. Call for current schedule and
fares.
From the Airport, ride the SHUTTLE (30 minutes to Greyhound).
Approximately 5 buses daily from 7 AM to 9 PM.
Via CalTrain: 1-800-660-4287.
Call for current schedule and fares.
At the Airport, take the SHUTTLE to CalTrain.
From Gilroy, taxi to MMC:
Yellow Cab: (408) 293-1234 (approx. $45)
Bus to Watsonville ONLY - then take a cab
Via Greyhound
Bus: 1-800-231-2222. Call for current schedule
and fares.
To the Watsonville Transit Center (W. Beach and Rodriguez), (408) 722-4873.
From Watsonville, taxi to MMC:
(approx. $30)
Watsonville Taxi: (831) 761-3122
