How to Travel from

Palo Alto to Salinas

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Palo Alto Salinas

Cheapest

By car (120 km)

1 h 20 min

120 km.

from $6

Other

Rideshare

1 h 20 min

120 km.

from $4.57

Train, Bus

2 h 20 min

94 km.

from $34.24

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:

+1 800-660-4287

Website:

caltrain.com

Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San

Ave. Duration:

25 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$5.88–$7.66

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

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:

+1 408-321-2300

Website:

vta.org

Bus from El Camino & California to Santa

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.16–$5.88

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Salinas is to drive which costs $13.04 - $19.57 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $13.04 - $19.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Salinas. However, there are services departing from El Camino & California and arriving at Salinas via Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Salinas. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Salinas?

The distance between Palo Alto and Salinas is 121 km. The road distance is 121 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Salinas without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $11.96 - $44.57 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Salinas?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Palo Alto to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Salinas bus from?

Palo Alto to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & California station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Salinas train from?

Palo Alto to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Salinas?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Salinas is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $14.13 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $8.70 - $48.91 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Salinas bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 2nd station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Salinas train arrive?

Palo Alto to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Salinas is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Palo Alto 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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National Steinbeck Center

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Fort Ord

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Salinas

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Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Amtrak

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Santa Clara VTA

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Salinas?

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Salinas?

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Salinas?

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Salinas?

How far is it from Palo Alto to Salinas?

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Salinas without a car?

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Salinas?

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Salinas bus from?

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Salinas train from?

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Salinas?

Where does the Palo Alto to Salinas bus arrive?

Where does the Palo Alto to Salinas train arrive?

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Salinas?

Where can I stay near Salinas?