There are 4 ways to get from Castroville to Alameda by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Line 1 bus, bus, BART
best- Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Fruitvalesubway
4h 11m$22–39Drive 94.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Castroville to Alamedacar 94.3 mi
1h 41m$18–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 14m$37–78Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 16m$42–68
Castroville to Alameda by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castroville to Alameda is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Castroville to Alameda is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Castroville to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Merritt / Crane and arriving at Oakland via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Castroville to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Castroville and Alameda is 104 miles. The road distance is 94.8 miles.
The best way to get from Castroville to Alameda without a car is to line 1 bus and bus and BART which takes 4h 11m and costs $22 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Castroville to Alameda, including transfers.
Castroville to Alameda bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Castroville to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Castroville to Alameda is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Castroville, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Fruitvale
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Castroville to Alameda bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Castroville to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castroville to Alameda is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Castroville to Alameda.
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