How to get from Milpitas to Salinas Station by bus, light rail and train?

Milpitas to Salinas Station - Light Rail Schedule

The ORANGE LINE light rail from Milpitas to Salinas Station runs from 5:27 AM to 11:38 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 59 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Milpitas to Salinas Station by bus, light rail and train

To get from Milpitas to Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Alder Station station to Alum Rock Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 522 bus and finally take the COAST STARLIGHT train from San Jose station to Salinas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Milpitas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Salinas Station on the Moovit app.

179min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 522522
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Leaves from Alder Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Alder Station
    ID PS_ALDR
    0.96 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Alum Rock
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Alum Rock Station
    ID PS_ALUM
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alum Rock Transit Center
    ID PS_ARTC
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Palo Alto
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & Cahill (W)
    ID 60445
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose
    ID SJC
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 9
    Ride to train station Salinas
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    ID SNS
    100 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Milpitas to Salinas Station

The distance between Milpitas, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Salinas Station, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 79.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milpitas to Salinas Station by bus, 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.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Milpitas to Salinas Station

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Milpitas to Salinas Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Milpitas) and destination (Salinas Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 522, Train line COAST STARLIGHT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE light rail line goes from Alder Station near Milpitas to Alum Rock Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Alum Rock Station near Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Milpitas and Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by light rail, bus and train is about 2 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE light rail from the Alder Station near Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

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