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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Santa Clara Station is to bus via Gilroy which costs $6 - $14 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Santa Clara Station is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Santa Clara Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Santa Clara Station. 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 Station?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Santa Clara Station. 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 Station?

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

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Santa Clara Station without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $23 - $35.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Santa Clara Station?

The best way to get from Salinas to Santa Clara Station is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Salinas to Santa Clara Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Santa Clara Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Santa Clara Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Santa Clara Station is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Salinas to Santa Clara Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Santa Clara Station?

There are 441+ hotels available in Santa Clara Station.

Salinas to Santa Clara Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 25m
$23–35
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 / ...
2h 57m
$7–14
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
1h 53m
$25–51
Drive 62.4 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Santa Clara Stationcar 62.4 mi
1h 8m
$12–17

Salinas to Santa Clara Station by bus and train

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 62.5 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 1h 5m. American Star Tours also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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