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The average train between Palo Alto and Salinas takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is at least one train per day from Palo Alto to Salinas. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Palo Alto and Salinas. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 9:49 AM which arrives into Salinas at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Salinas. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station and arriving at Salinas station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Palo Alto to Salinas train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.
Palo Alto to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Salinas is 95.3 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Salinas via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and San Jose in around 3h 5m.
