There are 4 ways to get from Belmont to Salinas by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, bus
best- Take the train from Belmont Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 36m$26–36Line 22 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22
- Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
5h 43m$8–17Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Belmont Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 21m$27–53Drive 84.4 mi
- Drive from Belmont to Salinascar 84.4 mi
1h 28m$16–23
Belmont to Salinas by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belmont to Salinas is to line 22 bus and bus which costs $8 - $17 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Belmont to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Belmont to Salinas. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Ralston Ave and arriving at Salinas Intermodal Transit Center via Palo Alto Transit Center, 2nd & Santa Clara and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Belmont to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Belmont Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Belmont and Salinas is 85 miles. The road distance is 84.8 miles.
The best way to get from Belmont to Salinas without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Belmont to Salinas, including transfers.
Belmont to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Palo Alto Transit Center station.
Belmont to Salinas train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Belmont Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Belmont to Salinas is to Caltrain and train which takes 3h 21m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $8 - $17 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Belmont, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Belmont Caltrain Southbound to Salinas via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and San Jose in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Ralston Ave to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, 2nd & Santa Clara, Gilroy Transit Center, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Belmont Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Train from Belmont Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1st
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Belmont to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.
Belmont to Salinas train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belmont to Salinas is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Belmont to Salinas.
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