There are 4 ways to get from Milpitas to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Berryessa BART to San Jose Diridonbus Rapid 500
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 27m$25–38Line 66 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Main & Serra to 2nd & Santa Clarabus 66
- 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
4h 7m$4–9Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 15m$26–52Drive 64.3 mi
- Drive from Milpitas to Salinascar 64.3 mi
1h 9m$12–17
Milpitas to Salinas by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milpitas to Salinas is to line 66 bus and bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Milpitas to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Milpitas to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Berryessa BART and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Milpitas station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Tasman Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Milpitas and Salinas is 67 miles. The road distance is 64.7 miles.
The best way to get from Milpitas to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Milpitas to Salinas, including transfers.
Milpitas to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Berryessa BART station.
Milpitas to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Milpitas to Salinas is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Milpitas, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a subway from Milpitas to Salinas via Berryessa / North San Jose, Berryessa BART, San Jose Diridon, and San Jose in around 2h 27m. 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 Berryessa BART to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Main & Serra to 2nd & Santa Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Milpitas to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.
Milpitas to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milpitas to Salinas is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Milpitas to Salinas.
There are 162+ hotels available in Salinas.