There are 4 ways to get from Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, Caltrain
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 20m$31–56Drive 105.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Stationcar 105.5 mi
1h 50m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
3h 22m$27–41Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
3h 58m$63–82
Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Francisco via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Salinas Station and UCSF/Chase Center Station is 116 miles. The road distance is 106.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station, including transfers.
Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Salinas Station, CA, USA and UCSF/Chase Center Station, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Salinas to UCSF/Chase Center Station via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, and San Francisco Caltrain Northbound in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to UCSF/Chase Center Station via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Francisco in around 3h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Salinas Station to UCSF/Chase Center Station.
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