There are 4 ways to get from Colfax to Salinas by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th Stbus 60
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 56m$61–131Drive 222 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colfax to Salinascar 222 mi
3h 50m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Colfax to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 23m$62–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 33m$77–164
Colfax to Salinas by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colfax to Salinas is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colfax to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Colfax to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Colfax and arriving at Salinas via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Colfax station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Colfax Amtrak Station and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Colfax and Salinas is 251 miles. The road distance is 223.3 miles.
The best way to get from Colfax to Salinas without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 56m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Colfax to Salinas, including transfers.
Colfax to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Colfax station.
Colfax to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Colfax Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Colfax to Salinas is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Colfax, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Colfax to Salinas via Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, and Oakland in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Salinas via Sacramento in around 8h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Colfax to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Colfax to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Colfax to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colfax to Salinas is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Colfax to Salinas.
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