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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Lathrop is to bus which costs $11 - $26 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Lathrop is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Lathrop?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Lathrop. However, there are services departing from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center and arriving at Lathrop Park and Ride via Gilroy Transit Center, Monterey & Senter and Dublin/Pleasanton BART. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Lathrop?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Lathrop station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Salinas to Lathrop?

The distance between Salinas and Lathrop is 145 miles. The road distance is 118.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Lathrop without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Salinas to Lathrop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Lathrop bus from?

Salinas to Lathrop bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Lathrop train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Lathrop?

The best way to get from Salinas to Lathrop is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $26 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Salinas to Lathrop bus arrive?

Salinas to Lathrop bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Where does the Salinas to Lathrop train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Lathrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Lathrop is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Salinas to Lathrop.

Where can I stay near Lathrop?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lathrop.

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There are 3 ways to get from Salinas to Lathrop by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
4h 27m
$44–73
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 Monterey & Senterbus 68
3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Lathrop Park and Ridebus 150
6h 33m
$12–26
Drive 118.1 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Lathropcar 118.1 mi
2h 10m
$22–32

Salinas to Lathrop by bus and subway

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.2 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Lathrop via San Jose, San Jose Station Diridon, and Lathrop/Manteca Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Lathrop Park and Ride via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, Monterey & Senter, Milpitas BART, Milpitas, Bay Fair, Dublin / Pleasanton, and Dublin/Pleasanton BART in around 6h 33m.

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