What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Santa Clara?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Santa Clara is to bus via Gilroy which costs $6 - $14 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Santa Clara?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Salinas to Santa Clara?

The distance between Salinas and Santa Clara is 63 miles. The road distance is 62.8 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Santa Clara without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Santa Clara without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $22 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Santa Clara?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Salinas to Santa Clara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Santa Clara bus from?

Salinas to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Santa Clara train from?

Salinas to Santa Clara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Santa Clara?

The best way to get from Salinas to Santa Clara is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Salinas to Santa Clara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Santa Clara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Santa Clara is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Salinas to Santa Clara.

How do I get a train ticket from Salinas to Santa Clara?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Salinas to Santa Clara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

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

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 25m
$23–34
Bus via Gilroy
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 / ...
3h 6m
$7–14
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
1h 53m
$25–50
Drive 62.4 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Santa Claracar 62.4 mi
1h 12m
$12–17

Salinas to Santa Clara by bus and train (Amtrak)

28Weekly Services

1h 25mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 62.5 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–28 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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