What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to San Carlos?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to San Carlos is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $8 - $17 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to San Carlos?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to San Carlos is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and San Carlos?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center and arriving at El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave via Gilroy Transit Center, Santa Clara & 2nd and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and San Carlos?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Carlos Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Salinas to San Carlos?

The distance between Salinas and San Carlos is 84 miles. The road distance is 84.2 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to San Carlos without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to San Carlos without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 4m and costs $25 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to San Carlos?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Salinas to San Carlos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to San Carlos bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to San Carlos train from?

Salinas to San Carlos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to San Carlos?

The best way to get from Salinas to San Carlos is to train and Caltrain which takes 2h 32m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $8 - $17 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Salinas to San Carlos bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to San Carlos train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to San Carlos?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to San Carlos is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Salinas to San Carlos.

Where can I stay near San Carlos?

There are 467+ hotels available in San Carlos.

Salinas to San Carlos - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to San Carlos 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 San Carlos Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 4m
$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 Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
4h 42m
$9–17
Train, Caltrain
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Carlos Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 32m
$27–52
Drive 83.7 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to San Carloscar 83.7 mi
1h 27m
$16–23

Salinas to San Carlos by bus and train

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2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 83.6 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and San Carlos, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to San Carlos Caltrain Northbound via San Jose and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, 1st & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 2nd, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 4h 42m.

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