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How to get fromMountain View to Salinas Stationby train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mountain View 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 13m
    $25–35

  2. Drive 71.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mountain View to Salinas Stationcar car 71.5 mi
    1h 15m
    $13–19

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2h 58m
    $27–51

Mountain View to Salinas Station by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$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 Station, 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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