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How to get fromPleasanton to Salinasby train, bus, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 54m
    $28–40

  2. BART, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Bay Fair to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    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 20m
    $15–27

  3. Drive 83.6 mi

    1. Drive from Pleasanton to Salinascar car 83.6 mi
    1h 28m
    $16–22

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 39m
    $30–55

Pleasanton to Salinas by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Pleasanton, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Pleasanton Station to Salinas via San Jose Station Diridon and San Jose in around 3h 39m.

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