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

By bus and train

To get from Pleasanton to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ACETRAIN train from Pleasanton Amtrak Station station to San Jose Amtrak Station 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 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

213min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
Bus - 6868
Bus - 5959
Walk to Salinas
Leaves from Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pleasanton Amtrak Station
    ID 74757
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
    Wait for train
    ACETRAIN
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Amtrak Station
    ID 74752
    59 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
    87 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 and train via AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE, 68 and 59

To get from Pleasanton to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE train from Pleasanton Amtrak Station station to San Jose 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 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

214min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
Bus - 6868
Bus - 5959
Walk to Salinas
Leaves from Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pleasanton Amtrak Station
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    130 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
    87 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 Pleasanton to Salinas

The distance between Pleasanton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Salinas, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 94.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton

Pleasanton is located at Main Street, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Neal St & First St EB.

Train stations close to Pleasanton:

  • Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Pleasanton:

  • Neal St & First St EB
  • First St & Neal St
  • Neal St & First 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

Alternative route by bus and train via AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE, 68 and 59

To get from Pleasanton to Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE train from Pleasanton Amtrak Station station to San Jose 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 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

214min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
Bus - 6868
Bus - 5959
Walk to Salinas
Leaves from Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pleasanton Amtrak Station
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    130 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
    87 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 Pleasanton to Salinas?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line ACETRAIN, Bus line 68, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE, Bus line 68, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Pleasanton and Salinas?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Pleasanton to Salinas?

    The ACETRAIN train line goes from Pleasanton Amtrak Station station near Pleasanton in Pleasanton to San Jose 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 Pleasanton to Salinas by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Pleasanton in Pleasanton and Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 3 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Pleasanton to get to Salinas?

    Get on the ACETRAIN train from the Pleasanton Amtrak Station station near Pleasanton in Pleasanton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Pleasanton and Salinas?

    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 Pleasanton to Salinas?

    The ride from Pleasanton to Salinas costs $12.25.

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