There are 3 ways to get from Salinas to Pleasanton by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Pleasanton Stationtrain Ace
2h 58m$29–40Drive 82.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Pleasantoncar 82.4 mi
1h 29m$15–22Train
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Pleasanton Stationtrain Ace
3h 26m$30–54
Salinas to Pleasanton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Pleasanton is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Pleasanton is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Pleasanton station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Pleasanton Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Salinas and Pleasanton is 93 miles. The road distance is 82.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Pleasanton without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 58m and costs $28 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Salinas to Pleasanton, including transfers.
Salinas to Pleasanton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Pleasanton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Pleasanton is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Salinas to Pleasanton.
There are 154+ hotels available in Pleasanton.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Pleasanton, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Salinas to Pleasanton Station via San Jose and San Jose Station Diridon in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Pleasanton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Pleasanton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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