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

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

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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 26m
    $31–42

  2. Line 22 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    5h 6m
    $8–16

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 11m
    $28–52

  4. Drive 77.9 mi

    1. Drive from Menlo Park to Salinascar car 77.9 mi
    1h 26m
    $15–21

Menlo Park to Salinas by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Menlo Park, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to Salinas via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and San Jose in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Oak Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain 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 6m.

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