What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Menlo Park?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Menlo Park is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $7 - $17 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Menlo Park?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Menlo Park is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Menlo Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Menlo Park. However, there are services departing from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center and arriving at El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave via Gilroy Transit Center, Santa Clara & 2nd and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Menlo Park?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Menlo Park. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Salinas to Menlo Park?

The distance between Salinas and Menlo Park is 78 miles. The road distance is 79.2 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Menlo Park without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Menlo Park without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 1h 52m and costs $30 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Menlo Park?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Salinas to Menlo Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Menlo Park bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Menlo Park train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Menlo Park?

The best way to get from Salinas to Menlo Park is to train and Caltrain which takes 2h 20m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $7 - $17 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Salinas to Menlo Park bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Menlo Park train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Menlo Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Menlo Park is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Salinas to Menlo Park.

Where can I stay near Menlo Park?

There are 443+ hotels available in Menlo Park.

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

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 52m
$30–42
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
4h 31m
$8–17
Train, Caltrain
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 20m
$27–51
Drive 78.8 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Menlo Parkcar 78.8 mi
1h 25m
$15–21

Salinas to Menlo Park by bus and train

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Distance: 78 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Menlo Park, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound via San Jose and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, 1st & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 2nd, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 4h 31m.

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