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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Colma is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $8 - $18 and takes 6h 1m.

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 to Colma. However, there are services departing from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center and arriving at El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd via Gilroy Transit Center, Santa Clara & 2nd and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Salinas to Colma?

The distance between Salinas and Colma is 102 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 bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m 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 Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Colma?

The best way to get from Salinas to Colma is to bus and line 22 bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $8 - $18. Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Salinas to Colma bus arrive?

Salinas to Colma bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train 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 800+ hotels available in Colma.

Salinas to Colma - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and line 22 bus

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

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 47m
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to 1st & Santa Clarabus 68
3. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
4. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvdbus Ecr
6h 1m
$9–18
Drive 99.8 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Colmacar 99.8 mi
1h 45m
$19–27
Train, Caltrain
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 24m
$30–56

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Distance: 101.7 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, 1st & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 2nd, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, 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 El Camino Real & Linden Ave in around 3h 24m.

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