What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Los Gatos?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Los Gatos is to bus and line 68 bus and line 27 bus via Gilroy which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Los Gatos?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Los Gatos is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Los Gatos?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Los Gatos. However, there are services departing from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 and arriving at Los Gatos & Caldwell via Gilroy Transit Center and Santa Teresa Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Los Gatos?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Los Gatos station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Winchester Station via Santa Clara Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Salinas to Los Gatos?

The distance between Salinas and Los Gatos is 82 miles. The road distance is 54.9 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Los Gatos without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Los Gatos without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $29 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Los Gatos?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Salinas to Los Gatos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Los Gatos bus from?

Salinas to Los Gatos bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Los Gatos train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Los Gatos?

The best way to get from Salinas to Los Gatos is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 68 bus and line 27 bus via Gilroy, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Salinas to Los Gatos bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Los Gatos train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Los Gatos?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Los Gatos is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Salinas to Los Gatos.

Where can I stay near Los Gatos?

There are 420+ hotels available in Los Gatos.

Salinas to Los Gatos - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 68 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
3h 10m
$29–59
Bus, line 68 bus, line 27 bus via Gilroy
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Santa Teresa Stationbus 68
3. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Los Gatos & Caldwellbus 27
3h 10m
$5–9
Drive 54.6 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Los Gatoscar 54.6 mi
1h 4m
$10–15
Bus, line 68 bus, line 27 bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Santa Teresa Stationbus 68
3. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Los Gatos & Caldwellbus 27
3h 29m
$23–34

Salinas to Los Gatos by train, bus, and tram (Amtrak)

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.7 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Los Gatos, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Los Gatos & Caldwell via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, and Santa Teresa Station in around 3h 10m.

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