What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Palo Alto is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $6 - $14 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via Gilroy Transit Center and Santa Clara & 2nd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Salinas to Palo Alto?

The distance between Salinas and Palo Alto is 76 miles. The road distance is 76 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 1h 46m and costs $25 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Salinas to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Palo Alto bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Palo Alto train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Salinas to Palo Alto is to train and Caltrain which takes 2h 14m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $6 - $14 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Salinas to Palo Alto bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Palo Alto is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Salinas to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 479+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Salinas to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Palo Alto 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 California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 46m
$26–36
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 & 2nd to El Camino & Churchillbus 22
4h 6m
$7–14
Train, Caltrain
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 14m
$27–51
Drive 75.5 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Palo Altocar 75.5 mi
1h 20m
$14–20

Salinas to Palo Alto by bus and train

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1h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 75.1 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Jose and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to El Camino & Churchill via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, 1st & Santa Clara, and Santa Clara & 2nd in around 4h 6m.

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