There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Milpitas by bus (Amtrak), train, tram, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 66 bus
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from 1st & Santa Clara to Main & Serrabus 66
2h 8m$25–42Bus, line 66 bus via Gilroy
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
- Take the bus from Monterey & Senter to Main & Serrabus 66
3h 27m$5–9Train, tram
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the tram from Diridon Station to Tasman Stationtram Green Line
2h 21m$25–47Drive 64.3 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Milpitascar 64.3 mi
1h 9m$12–17
Salinas to Milpitas by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Milpitas is to bus and line 66 bus via Gilroy which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Milpitas is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Milpitas. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Main & Serra via San Jose Diridon and 1st & Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Milpitas station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Tasman Station via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Salinas and Milpitas is 70 miles. The road distance is 64.7 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Milpitas without a car is to bus and line 66 bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Salinas to Milpitas, including transfers.
Salinas to Milpitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Milpitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Milpitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Milpitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas to Main & Serra via San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and 1st & Santa Clara in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Tram from Diridon Station to Tasman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult 19-64
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from 1st & Santa Clara to Main & Serra
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Monterey & Senter to Main & Serra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Milpitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Milpitas is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Salinas to Milpitas.
There are 516+ hotels available in Milpitas.







