Getting Around

Salinas offers several convenient ways to travel within the City and across the region. Whether you are commuting, exploring local destinations, or connecting to nearby communities, there are reliable options to help you get where you need to go.

Public Transit

The Intermodal Transportation Center in Downtown Salinas serves as the City’s transit hub. It provides easy access to:

• Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) buses for local and regional routes
• Amtrak rail service connecting Salinas to the Bay Area and Southern California
• Greyhound bus services for longer-distance travel

This hub makes it simple to reach schools, workplaces, parks, and nearby cities.

Walking

Many areas of Salinas are walkable, including:

• Oldtown Salinas, with restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions
• Neighborhoods with sidewalks, paths, and connections to parks and schools

Community groups and City partners regularly support walkability through clean‑up efforts and pathway improvements.

Biking

Salinas continues to expand its network of bike-friendly streets and pathways. These routes help residents travel safely between neighborhoods, parks, schools, and community spaces. Biking is a great option for short trips and enjoying outdoor recreation.

Regional Travel

Salinas is centrally located along the Central Coast, making it easy to travel to nearby destinations. From the Intermodal Transportation Center and MST routes, visitors and residents can connect to:

• Monterey and the Peninsula
• Santa Cruz County
• The Bay Area
• Other parts of the Salinas Valley