There are 5 ways to get from Alamo to Salinas by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
BART, bus
best- Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 21m$32–48Drive 98.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alamo to Salinascar 98.7 mi
1h 42m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 27m$40–82BART, shuttle
- Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Prunedale Park & RideMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 58m$66–86Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 45m$40–62
Alamo to Salinas by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alamo to Salinas is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Alamo to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Alamo to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Danville Blvd and Alamo Plaza and arriving at Salinas via MacArthur BART Station and Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Alamo to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Salinas via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Alamo and Salinas is 123 miles. The road distance is 99.3 miles.
The best way to get from Alamo to Salinas without a car is to BART and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Alamo to Salinas, including transfers.
Alamo to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Alamo to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
The best way to get from Alamo to Salinas is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Alamo, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
Subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Alamo to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Alamo to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alamo to Salinas is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Alamo to Salinas.
There are 193+ hotels available in Salinas.