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How to get fromAtherton to Salinasby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Atherton to Salinas by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 47m
    $27–38

  2. Drive 80.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atherton to Salinascar car 80.7 mi
    1h 26m
    $15–22

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 36m
    $28–54

  4. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 51m
    $24–36

Atherton to Salinas by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Atherton, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Isabella Ave to Salinas via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and San Jose in around 3h 51m.

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