There are 4 ways to get from Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Caltrain, bus
best- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 44m$25–35Drive 77.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stanford University Medical Center to Salinascar 77.3 mi
1h 25m$15–21Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 35m$26–52Line 22 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22 / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 51m$22–33
Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Center and arriving at Salinas via Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Stanford University Medical Center and Salinas is 78 miles. The road distance is 77.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas, including transfers.
Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Palo Alto Transit Center station.
Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas is to Caltrain and train which takes 3h 35m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Stanford University Medical Center, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas via On Quarry Extension Across From Medical Center, University Circle @ Caltrain Platform, Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and San Jose in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1st
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.
Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Stanford University Medical Center to Salinas.
There are 164+ hotels available in Salinas.