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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to San Mateo is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $8 - $17 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to San Mateo is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and San Mateo?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to San Mateo. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at El Camino Real & E 5th Ave via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and San Mateo?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to San Mateo. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Mateo Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Salinas to San Mateo?

The distance between Salinas and San Mateo is 97 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to San Mateo without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 2h 37m and costs $27 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Salinas to San Mateo, including transfers.

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

Salinas to San Mateo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

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

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

Train or bus from Salinas to San Mateo?

The best way to get from Salinas to San Mateo is to train and Caltrain which takes 2h 37m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Salinas to San Mateo bus arrive?

Salinas to San Mateo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Salinas to San Mateo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to San Mateo?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to San Mateo is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Salinas to San Mateo.

Where can I stay near San Mateo?

There are 429+ hotels available in San Mateo.

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

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

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Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 37m
$28–53
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
5h 6m
$9–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & E 5th Avebus Ecr / ...
2h 46m
$27–38
Drive 88.4 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to San Mateocar 88.4 mi
1h 32m
$17–24

Salinas to San Mateo by train

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2h 37mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96.7 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to San Mateo Caltrain Northbound via San Jose and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to El Camino Real & E 5th Ave via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 2h 46m.

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