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

The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Salinas is to line 22 bus and bus which costs $6 - $14 and takes 4h 10m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Sunnyvale and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale to Salinas. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Mathilda and arriving at Salinas Intermodal Transit Center via 2nd & Santa Clara and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Sunnyvale and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Sunnyvale to Salinas?

The distance between Sunnyvale and Salinas is 68 miles. The road distance is 68.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Sunnyvale to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunnyvale to Salinas bus from?

Sunnyvale to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Mathilda station.

Where do I catch the Sunnyvale to Salinas train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunnyvale to Salinas?

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Salinas is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Sunnyvale to Salinas bus arrive?

Sunnyvale to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.

Where does the Sunnyvale to Salinas train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunnyvale to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Salinas is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Sunnyvale to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 190+ hotels available in Salinas.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 14m
Line 22 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Mathilda to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22
2. Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
4h 10m
$6–14
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
2h 54m
$26–50
Drive 68.5 mi
1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Salinascar 68.5 mi
1h 14m
$13–19

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 67.9 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Salinas 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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