There are 4 ways to get from Los Gatos to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Line 27 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Winchester Stationbus 27
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 38m$26–37Line 27 bus, line 68 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Gatos & Fillmer to Santa Teresa Stationbus 27
- Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
3h 46m$4–9Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 22m$28–53Drive 54.8 mi
- Drive from Los Gatos to Salinascar 54.8 mi
1h 5m$10–15
Los Gatos to Salinas by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Gatos to Salinas is to line 27 bus and line 68 bus and bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Los Gatos to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Gatos to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Gatos station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Winchester Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Los Gatos and Salinas is 70 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.
The best way to get from Los Gatos to Salinas without a car is to line 27 bus and bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Los Gatos to Salinas, including transfers.
Los Gatos to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University station.
Los Gatos to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Los Gatos to Salinas is to line 27 bus and bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Los Gatos, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Salinas via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Winchester Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Los Gatos & Fillmer to Santa Teresa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Santa Teresa Station to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
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
- https://mst.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Los Gatos to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Winchester Station.
Los Gatos to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Gatos to Salinas is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Los Gatos to Salinas.
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