What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Salinas is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Mountain View to Salinas?

The distance between Mountain View and Salinas is 71 miles. The road distance is 71.6 miles.

How do I travel from Mountain View to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Salinas without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 2h 13m and costs $24 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Salinas?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Mountain View to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Salinas train from?

Mountain View to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where does the Mountain View to Salinas train arrive?

Mountain View to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Salinas is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Mountain View to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 179+ hotels available in Salinas.

Mountain View to Salinas - 3 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mountain View to Salinas by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 13m
$25–36
Drive 71.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mountain View to Salinascar 71.2 mi
1h 14m
$13–19
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
2h 58m
$27–51

Mountain View to Salinas by train and bus

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2h 13mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.7 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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