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

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 31m
    $18–28
  2. Line 56 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saratoga & Campbell to Monterey & Old Tullybus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Monterey & Old Tully to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    4h 34m
    $4–9
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 16m
    $22–48
  4. Drive  59.1 mi

    1. Drive from Saratoga to Salinascar car 59.1 mi
    1h 12m
    $11–16

Saratoga to Salinas by bus and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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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.

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