There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Golden Gate Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Train, Caltrain
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 51m$55–81Drive 107.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Golden Gate Parkcar 107.7 mi
1h 57m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 20mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
3h 59m$63–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 3m$65–99
Salinas to Golden Gate Park by train, subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Golden Gate Park is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Golden Gate Park is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Golden Gate Park. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Fulton S t& 28th Ave via San Jose Diridon Station and Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Golden Gate Park. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Glen Park via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Salinas and Golden Gate Park is 119 miles. The road distance is 108.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Golden Gate Park without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Salinas to Golden Gate Park, including transfers.
Salinas to Golden Gate Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Golden Gate Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Golden Gate Park is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Golden Gate Park, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Salinas to Concourse Dr at Acad of Sciences via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae, Glen Park, Bosworth St & Diamond St, and Concourse Dr at Acad of Sciences in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Golden Gate Park via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Transit Center Bay B, and Fulton S t& 28th Ave in around 4h 20m.
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
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
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
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Salinas to Golden Gate Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Salinas to Golden Gate Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Golden Gate Park is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Salinas to Golden Gate Park.
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