How to get from Sunnyvale to Salinas by bus?

By bus

To get from Sunnyvale to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 22 bus from El Camino & Mathilda (E) station to Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (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 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

175min$2.00
Bus - 2222
Bus - 6868
Bus - 5959
Walk to Salinas
Leaves from El Camino & Mathilda (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sunnyvale
    West El Camino Real
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (E)
    ID 60411
    34 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    83 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID 2500
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Salinas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 6004
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salinas
    Walk to
    Salinas
    Station Place
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 522, 68 and 59

To get from Sunnyvale to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 522 bus from El Camino & Sunnyvale-Saratoga (E) station to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd (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 180 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

180min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Bus - 6868
Bus - 5959
Walk to Salinas
Leaves from El Camino & Sunnyvale-Saratoga (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & Sunnyvale-Saratoga (E)
    ID 60366
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd (E)
    ID 60410
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    84 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID 2500
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Salinas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 6004
    41 min
  • 9
    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 Sunnyvale to Salinas

The distance between Sunnyvale, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Salinas, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 70.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunnyvale to Salinas by bus, 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 Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale is located at West El Camino Real, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is El Camino & Mathilda (E).

Train stations close to Sunnyvale:

  • Sunnyvale
  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Sunnyvale:

  • El Camino & Mathilda (E)
  • El Camino & Mathilda (W)
  • Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino (N)

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

Alternative route by bus via 522, 68 and 59

To get from Sunnyvale to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 522 bus from El Camino & Sunnyvale-Saratoga (E) station to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd (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 180 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

180min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Bus - 6868
Bus - 5959
Walk to Salinas
Leaves from El Camino & Sunnyvale-Saratoga (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & Sunnyvale-Saratoga (E)
    ID 60366
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd (E)
    ID 60410
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    84 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID 2500
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Salinas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 6004
    41 min
  • 9
    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 Sunnyvale to Salinas?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 22, Bus line 68, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 522, Bus line 68, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sunnyvale and Salinas?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sunnyvale to Salinas?

    The 22 bus line goes from Eastridge station near Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale to Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (E) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (E) station near Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sunnyvale to Salinas by bus?

    The total travel time between Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale and Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sunnyvale to get to Salinas?

    Get on the 22 bus from the Eastridge stop near Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sunnyvale and Salinas?

    Get off the bus at the Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (E) stop, which is closest to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Sunnyvale to Salinas?

    The ride from Sunnyvale to Salinas costs $2.00.

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