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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Colma is to bus which costs $18 - $30 and takes 3h 37m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Colma?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Colma. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd via Townsend St & Lusk St, Mission St & 2nd St and Daly City BART-Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Salinas to Colma?

The distance between Salinas and Colma is 109 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Colma without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 23m and costs $28 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Salinas to Colma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Colma bus from?

Salinas to Colma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Colma?

The best way to get from Salinas to Colma is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 23m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $30 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Salinas to Colma bus arrive?

Salinas to Colma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Colma?

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

Where can I stay near Colma?

There are 529+ hotels available in Colma.

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

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

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Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 23m
$29–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Daly City BART Stationbus 14R
3h 37m
$19–30
Drive 99.8 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Colmacar 99.8 mi
1h 45m
$19–27
Bus via San Jose
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvdbus Ecr
3h 42m
$27–41

Salinas to Colma by train and bus

7Weekly Services

3h 23mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.7 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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 Train Station to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd via San Francisco, Townsend St & Lusk St, Kearny St & Geary St, Mission St & 2nd St, and Daly City BART-Bay 1 in around 3h 37m.

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