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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Sunnyvale is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $6 - $14 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Sunnyvale is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Sunnyvale?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center and arriving at El Camino & Mathilda via Gilroy Transit Center and Santa Clara & 2nd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Sunnyvale?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Salinas to Sunnyvale?

The distance between Salinas and Sunnyvale is 68 miles. The road distance is 69.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Sunnyvale without a car is to bus which takes 1h 34m and costs $13 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Salinas to Sunnyvale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Sunnyvale bus from?

Salinas to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Sunnyvale train from?

Salinas to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Sunnyvale?

The best way to get from Salinas to Sunnyvale is to bus which takes 1h 34m and costs $13 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $200 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Salinas to Sunnyvale bus arrive?

Salinas to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Where does the Salinas to Sunnyvale train arrive?

Salinas to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Sunnyvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Sunnyvale is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Salinas to Sunnyvale.

Where can I stay near Sunnyvale?

There are 601+ hotels available in Sunnyvale.

Salinas to Sunnyvale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 22 bus

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 34m
$14–87
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to 1st & Santa Clara68
3. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to El Camino & Mathilda22
3h 30m
$7–14
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to San JoseCoast Starlight
2h 2m
$34–195
Drive 69.5 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Sunnyvale69.5 mi
1h 14m
$13–19

Salinas to Sunnyvale by bus and train

32Weekly Services

1h 34mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 68 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $39–40 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $29–190 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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