How to get from Alamo Square to Salinas by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Alamo Square to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the N light rail from Duboce St/Noe St/Duboce Park station to King St & 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL train and finally take the COAST STARLIGHT train from San Jose station to Salinas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 26 min.

266min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - N
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Leaves from Duboce St/Noe St/Duboce Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Duboce St/Noe St/Duboce Park
    0.79 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - N
    Wait for light rail
    N
    Caltrain/Ballpark
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    King St & 4th St
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    102 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 9
    Ride to train station Salinas
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    100 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By BART, bus and train

To get from Alamo Square to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line: take the YELLOW BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to 12th St. Oakland City Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the COAST STARLIGHT train from Oakland Jack London Square station to Salinas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min.

239min
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 1212
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    1.17 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART)
    ID 55222
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Oakland Amtrak at Jack London Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alice St & 2nd St
    ID 50292
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 9
    Ride to train station Salinas
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    177 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alamo Square to Salinas

The distance between Alamo Square, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Salinas, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 119.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 266 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alamo Square to Salinas by light rail 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 Alamo Square

Alamo Square is located at Alamo Square, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Fillmore St & Golden Gate Ave.

Bus stations close to Alamo Square:

  • Fillmore St & Golden Gate Ave
  • Mcallister St & Pierce St
  • Fillmore St & Turk St

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 Salinas Train Station.

Train stations close to Salinas:

  • Salinas

Bus stations close to Salinas:

  • Salinas Train Station
  • Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
  • Lincoln / West Market

Related Routes

By BART, bus and train

To get from Alamo Square to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line: take the YELLOW BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to 12th St. Oakland City Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the COAST STARLIGHT train from Oakland Jack London Square station to Salinas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min.

239min
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 1212
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    1.17 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 12th St (12th St BART)
    ID 55222
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Oakland Amtrak at Jack London Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alice St & 2nd St
    ID 50292
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 9
    Ride to train station Salinas
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    177 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 266 minutes, using Bus line N, Bus line LOCAL, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT.

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

    The alternative route takes 239 minutes, using Bus line YELLOW, Bus line 12, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Alamo Square and Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 26 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Alamo Square to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The N light rail line goes from Duboce St/Noe St/Duboce Park station near Alamo Square to Caltrain/Ballpark station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Salinas station near Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between Alamo Square and Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by light rail and train is about 4 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Alamo Square to get to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the N light rail from the Duboce St/Noe St/Duboce Park station near Alamo Square in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Salinas station, which is closest to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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