There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Saratoga by bus (Amtrak), train, tram, bus, or car
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Bus, line 23 bus
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Stevens Creek & Stellingbus 23 / ...
3h 30m$29–47Bus, line 56 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Old Tullybus 68
- Take the bus from Monterey & Old Tully to Campbell & Saratogabus 56
3h 48m$7–14Train, tram, line 57 bus
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the tram from Diridon Station to Old Ironsides Stationtram
- Take the bus from Old Ironsides Station to West Valley Transit Centerbus 57
3h 36m$27–52Drive 58.7 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Saratogacar 58.7 mi
1h 13m$11–16
Salinas to Saratoga by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Saratoga is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Saratoga is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Saratoga. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Saratoga & Herriman via San Jose Diridon, 2nd & Santa Clara and Stevens Creek & Stelling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Salinas and Saratoga is 76 miles. The road distance is 59 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Saratoga without a car is to bus and line 23 bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Salinas to Saratoga, including transfers.
Salinas to Saratoga bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Saratoga bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Saratoga is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Salinas to Saratoga.
There are 468+ hotels available in Saratoga.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Saratoga, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas to Saratoga & Herriman via San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, 2nd & Santa Clara, and Stevens Creek & Stelling in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Tram from Diridon Station to Old Ironsides Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult 19-64
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–35
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Stevens Creek & Stelling
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Old Ironsides Station to West Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Old Tully
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Monterey & Old Tully to Campbell & Saratoga
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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