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

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

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto 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 52m
    $25–38

  2. Drive 76.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanford University to Salinascar car 76.7 mi
    1h 26m
    $14–21

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 37m
    $27–54

  4. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 52m
    $22–36

Stanford University to Salinas by foot, bus, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Salinas via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and San Jose in around 3h 52m.

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