How to get from Salinas to Salinas by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Salinas to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL train from Menlo Park station to San Jose Diridon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAPID 568 bus and finally take the 59 bus from Gilroy Transit Center station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $9.95.

214min$9.95
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - RAPID 568RAPID 568
Bus - 5959
Walk to Salinas
Leaves from Menlo Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salinas
    Railroad Avenue
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RAPID 568RAPID 568
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 568
    Rapid Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID 2500
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Salinas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 6004
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Salinas
    Walk to
    Salinas
    Station Place
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Salinas to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 22 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Santa Clara & 1st (E) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the 59 bus from Gilroy Transit Center station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

378min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Bus - 6868
Bus - 5959
Walk to Salinas
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    1.22 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 1st (E)
    ID 60412
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd & Santa Clara (S)
    ID 65513
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    79 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID 2500
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Salinas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 6004
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Salinas
    Walk to
    Salinas
    Station Place
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salinas to Salinas

The distance between Salinas, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Salinas, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 77.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 214 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salinas to Salinas by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Salinas

Salinas is located at Railroad Avenue, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln / West Market.

Bus stations close to Salinas:

  • Lincoln / West Market
  • Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
  • Salinas Transit Center / Gate 4

Public transit stations close to Salinas, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Salinas is located at Station Place, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is W Rossi / Sansome.

Train stations close to Salinas:

  • Salinas

Bus stations close to Salinas:

  • W Rossi / Sansome
  • Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
  • Salinas Transit Center / Gate 4

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Salinas to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 22 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Santa Clara & 1st (E) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the 59 bus from Gilroy Transit Center station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

378min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Bus - 6868
Bus - 5959
Walk to Salinas
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    1.22 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 1st (E)
    ID 60412
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd & Santa Clara (S)
    ID 65513
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    79 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID 2500
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Salinas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 6004
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Salinas
    Walk to
    Salinas
    Station Place
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Salinas?

    The fastest way takes 214 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line RAPID 568, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salinas to Salinas?

    The alternative route takes 378 minutes, using Bus line 22, Bus line 68, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Salinas and Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Salinas to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The LOCAL train line goes from Tamien station near Salinas to San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Salinas station near Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Salinas to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Salinas and Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 3 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Salinas to get to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the LOCAL train from the Tamien station near Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Salinas and Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the train at the Salinas stop, which is closest to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the train fare from Salinas to Salinas?

    The ride from Salinas to Salinas costs $9.95.

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