What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Colma?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Colma is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $8 - $18 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Colma?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Colma is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Colma?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Colma. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Colma?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Colma. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Salinas to Colma?

The distance between Salinas and Colma is 109 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Colma without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Colma without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Colma?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Salinas to Colma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Colma bus from?

Salinas to Colma bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Colma train from?

Salinas to Colma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Colma?

The best way to get from Salinas to Colma is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Salinas to Colma bus arrive?

Salinas to Colma bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Salinas to Colma train arrive?

Salinas to Colma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Colma?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Colma is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Salinas to Colma.

Where can I stay near Colma?

There are 737+ hotels available in Colma.

Salinas to Colma - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and car

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

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Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 20m
$31–57
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to 1st & Santa Clarabus 68
3. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
4. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvdbus Ecr
6h 2m
$9–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvdbus Ecr
3h 42m
$28–41
Drive 99.8 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Colmacar 99.8 mi
1h 45m
$19–27

Salinas to Colma by train and bus

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3h 20mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.7 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, and Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 3h 42m.

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