There are 4 ways to get from Saratoga to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 31m$18–28Line 56 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saratoga & Campbell to Monterey & Old Tullybus 56
- Take the bus from Monterey & Old Tully to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
4h 34m$4–9Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 16m$22–48Drive 59.1 mi
- Drive from Saratoga to Salinascar 59.1 mi
1h 12m$11–16
Saratoga to Salinas by bus and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga to Salinas is to line 56 bus and bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Saratoga to Salinas. However, there are services departing from West Valley College and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Saratoga station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Winchester Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Saratoga and Salinas is 69 miles. The road distance is 59.4 miles.
The best way to get from Saratoga to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $18 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Saratoga to Salinas, including transfers.
Saratoga to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Saratoga to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Saratoga to Salinas is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $18 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Saratoga, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $13–20 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $16–40 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Amtrak
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Saratoga to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Saratoga to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga to Salinas is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Saratoga to Salinas.
There are 196+ hotels available in Salinas.





