What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Stanford?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Stanford is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $6 - $14 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Stanford?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Stanford is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Stanford?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Stanford. However, there are services departing from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center and arriving at On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence via Gilroy Transit Center, Santa Clara & 2nd and University Circle @ Caltrain Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Stanford?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Stanford. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Salinas to Stanford?

The distance between Salinas and Stanford is 79 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Stanford without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Stanford without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 16m and costs $25 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Stanford?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Salinas to Stanford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Stanford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Stanford train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Stanford?

The best way to get from Salinas to Stanford is to train and Caltrain which takes 2h 44m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $6 - $14 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Salinas to Stanford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Stanford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Stanford?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Stanford is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Salinas to Stanford.

Where can I stay near Stanford?

There are 437+ hotels available in Stanford.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Stanford 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 Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 16m
$26–37
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 36m
$7–14
Train, Caltrain
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 44m
$27–52
Drive 76.7 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Stanfordcar 76.7 mi
1h 25m
$14–21

Salinas to Stanford by bus and train

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 78.8 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Stanford, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, and University Circle @ Caltrain Platform in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to On Campus Drive @ Munger Graduate Residence via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, 1st & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 2nd, Palo Alto Transit Center, and University Circle @ Caltrain Platform in around 4h 36m.

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