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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Stanford University is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $6 - $17 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Stanford University is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center and arriving at Stanford Oval via Gilroy Transit Center, Santa Clara & 2nd and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Stanford University. 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 40m.

How far is it from Salinas to Stanford University?

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

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Stanford University without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 12m and costs $25 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Salinas to Stanford University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Stanford University bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Stanford University train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Stanford University?

The best way to get from Salinas to Stanford University is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $6 - $17 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Salinas to Stanford University bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Stanford University train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Stanford University is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Salinas to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 479+ hotels available in Stanford University.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Stanford University 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 12m
$26–39
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 32m
$7–17
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2h 40m
$27–54
Drive 76.6 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Stanford Universitycar 76.6 mi
1h 27m
$14–21

Salinas to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 78.9 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Stanford University via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, 1st & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 2nd, Palo Alto Transit Center, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 4h 32m.

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