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How to get fromSalinas to Redwood Cityby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Redwood City Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 55m
    $27–37

  2. Bus, line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to 1st & Santa Clarabus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22
    4h 34m
    $9–17

  3. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Redwood City Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 23m
    $28–52

  4. Drive 81.6 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Redwood Citycar car 81.6 mi
    1h 25m
    $15–22

Salinas to Redwood City by bus and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Redwood City, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Redwood City Caltrain Northbound via San Jose and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to El Camino Real & Winklebleck St via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, 1st & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 2nd, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 4h 34m.

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