What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Mountain View is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $6 - $14 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Mountain View is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center and arriving at El Camino & Castro via Gilroy Transit Center and Santa Clara & 1st. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Salinas to Mountain View?

The distance between Salinas and Mountain View is 71 miles. The road distance is 71.9 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Mountain View without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Mountain View without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 1h 38m and costs $24 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Mountain View?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Salinas to Mountain View, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Mountain View bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Mountain View train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Mountain View?

The best way to get from Salinas to Mountain View is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $6 - $14 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Salinas to Mountain View bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Mountain View train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Mountain View is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Salinas to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 585+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Salinas to Mountain View - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Mountain View 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 Mountain View Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 38m
$25–36
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 & 1st to El Camino & Castrobus 22
3h 41m
$7–14
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2h 6m
$26–50
Drive 71.5 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Mountain Viewcar 71.5 mi
1h 15m
$13–19

Salinas to Mountain View by bus and train

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70.7 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, 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 Intermodal Transit Center to El Camino & Castro via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, 1st & Santa Clara, and Santa Clara & 1st in around 3h 41m.

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