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How to get fromSan Mateo to Salinasby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Mateo to Salinas by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 44m
    $26–37

  2. Drive 88.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Mateo to Salinascar car 88.5 mi
    1h 32m
    $17–24

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 29m
    $27–54

  4. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4h 41m
    $23–36

San Mateo to Salinas by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Salinas via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and San Jose in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Salinas via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and San Jose in around 4h 41m.

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