There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Colma by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, Caltrain
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 23m$31–57Drive 99.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Colmacar 99.8 mi
1h 45m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvdbus Ecr
3h 42m$28–41Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
3h 23m$61–79
Salinas to Colma by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Colma is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Colma is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Colma. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Colma. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Salinas and Colma is 109 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Colma without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Salinas to Colma, including transfers.
Salinas to Colma bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Colma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Colma is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Colma, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Salinas to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, and Millbrae Transit Center- Bay 14 West Side in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 3h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Colma bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Salinas to Colma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Colma is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Salinas to Colma.
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