What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Union City?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Union City is to bus and line 66 bus which costs $7 - $15 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Union City?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Union City is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Union City?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Union City. However, there are services departing from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center and arriving at Milpitas BART via Gilroy Transit Center and Monterey & Senter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Union City?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Union City. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Union City via Berryessa / North San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Salinas to Union City?

The distance between Salinas and Union City is 83 miles. The road distance is 79.7 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Union City without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Union City without a car is to bus and BART which takes 2h 3m and costs $25 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Union City?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Salinas to Union City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Union City bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Union City train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Union City?

The best way to get from Salinas to Union City is to train via Berryessa BART which takes 2h 31m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 66 bus, which costs $7 - $15 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Salinas to Union City bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Union City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Union City?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Union City is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Salinas to Union City.

How do I get a train ticket from Salinas to Union City?

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Where can I stay near Union City?

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Salinas to Union City - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Union City by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Union Citysubway Orange-N / ...
2h 3m
$26–39
Bus, line 66 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 Monterey & Senterbus 68
3. Take the bus from Monterey & Senter to Milpitas BARTbus 66 / ...
3h 40m
$8–15
Train via Berryessa BART (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2h 31m
$28–55
Drive 79.3 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Union Citycar 79.3 mi
1h 24m
$15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose to Fremonttrain Capitol Corridor
3h 4m
$28–53

Salinas to Union City by bus and subway

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2h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Union City, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Union City via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, Monterey & Senter, Milpitas BART, and Milpitas in around 3h 40m.

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