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Mountain View to Salinas

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Mountain View, United States of America → Salinas, United States of America

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Three ways to Travel from Mountain View to Salinas

Composite routes from Mountain View to Salinas

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Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.24–$6.39

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.50–$83.02
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.30–$44.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Salinas is to drive which costs $11.96 - $18.48 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $11.96 - $18.48 .

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Mountain View to Salinas?

The distance between Mountain View and Salinas is 115 km. The road distance is 114.6 km.

How do I travel from Mountain View to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Salinas without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 2h 13m and costs $10.87 - $43.48 .

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Salinas?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Mountain View to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Salinas train from?

Mountain View to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train, bus or fly from Mountain View to Salinas?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Salinas is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $14.13 - $76.09 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Mountain View to Salinas.

Where does the Mountain View to Salinas train arrive?

Mountain View to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Salinas is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Mountain View to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 179+ hotels available in Salinas. Prices start at $52.08 per night.
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