There are 6 ways to get from Patterson to Salinas by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Line 40 bus, train, bus
best- Take the bus from N 2nd St at K St to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 40
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
7h 23m$36–49Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roger K. Fall Transit Center to Transpobus T
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus Lb
- Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
8h 50m$12–32Train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 8m$38–65Drive 91.8 mi
- Drive from Patterson to Salinascar 91.8 mi
1h 42m$17–25Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Turlock to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
7h 29m$55–84Drive, bus
- Drive from Patterson to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationcar
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus 59
1h 57m$15–22
Patterson to Salinas by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Patterson to Salinas is to drive and bus which costs $14 - $23 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Patterson to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Patterson to Salinas. However, there are services departing from S Salada Ave & S 2nd St and arriving at Salinas via Turlock, Stockton and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Patterson station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Patterson and Salinas is 180 miles. The road distance is 92.3 miles.
The best way to get from Patterson to Salinas without a car is to line 40 bus and train and bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Patterson to Salinas, including transfers.
Patterson to Salinas bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Turlock station.
Patterson to Salinas train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Patterson to Salinas is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus via Stockton, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Patterson, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from N 2nd St at K St to Salinas via Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, and San Jose in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Salada Ave & S 2nd St to Salinas via Turlock, Stockton, Stockton, and San Jose in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
- 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
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from N 2nd St at K St to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
- 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
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Turlock to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $25–35
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Turlock to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- mercedthebus.com
Bus from Roger K. Fall Transit Center to Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.mercedthebus.com/
Bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Target
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.mercedthebus.com/
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Los Baños to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $29–55
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Baños to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $6–20
- Titanium
- $6–20
- 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/
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Patterson to Salinas bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Stockton station.
Patterson to Salinas train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Patterson to Salinas is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Patterson to Salinas.
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