There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 49m$36–61BART, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from North Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
5h 21m$14–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 18m$37–79Drive 104.4 mi
- Drive from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinascar 104.4 mi
1h 52m$19–28
Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas is to BART and bus which costs $14 - $25 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Downtown Berkeley (Station) station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Berkeley Station and arriving at Salinas via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Downtown Berkeley (Station) and Salinas is 120 miles. The road distance is 105 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas, including transfers.
Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Downtown Berkeley (Station), CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from North Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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
Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas.
Book your Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Salinas train tickets online with Omio.
There are 192+ hotels available in Salinas.