What is the cheapest way to get from Colma to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Colma to Salinas is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colma to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Colma to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct train between Colma and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from Colma to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Colma and arriving at Salinas via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Colma to Salinas?

The distance between Colma and Salinas is 102 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.

How do I travel from Colma to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Colma to Salinas without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $24 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Colma to Salinas?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Colma to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colma to Salinas train from?

Colma to Salinas train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Colma to Salinas?

The best way to get from Colma to Salinas is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $18 - $90. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $45 - $230 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Colma to Salinas train arrive?

Colma to Salinas train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Colma to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Colma to Salinas is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Colma to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 171+ hotels available in Salinas.

Colma to Salinas - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 27m
$25–106
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train StationFlixBus 2005
4h 14m
$19–90
Drive 99.9 mi
1. Drive from Colma to Salinas99.9 mi
1h 45m
$19–27
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from San Jose to SalinasCoast Starlight
4h 7m
$46–221

Colma to Salinas by subway, train, and bus

32Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.8 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Colma, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–85 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Colma to Salinas via Millbrae, Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 4h 7m.

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