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

The cheapest way to get from Benicia to Salinas is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Benicia to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Benicia and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Benicia to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Military West St & 1st St and arriving at Salinas via MacArthur BART Station and Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Benicia and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from Benicia to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Martinez and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Benicia to Salinas?

The distance between Benicia and Salinas is 146 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Benicia to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $65 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Benicia to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Benicia to Salinas bus from?

Benicia to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Where do I catch the Benicia to Salinas train from?

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

Train or bus from Benicia to Salinas?

The best way to get from Benicia to Salinas is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h.

Where does the Benicia to Salinas bus arrive?

Benicia to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Where does the Benicia to Salinas train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Benicia to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Benicia to Salinas is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Benicia to Salinas.

How do I get a train ticket from Benicia to Salinas?

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Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 162+ hotels available in Salinas.

Benicia to Salinas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and BART

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 20m
$65–119
Drive 116.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Benicia to Salinascar 116.8 mi
2h 1m
$22–31
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h
$49–71
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 29m
$37–54

Benicia to Salinas by bus and subway (Amtrak)

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5hAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.5 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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