There are 4 ways to get from Emeryville to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, 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
2h 45m$40–60Drive 100.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Emeryville to Salinascar 100.8 mi
1h 47m$19–27Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 27m$35–75Bus via West Oakland
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
4h 6m$37–53
Emeryville to Salinas by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emeryville to Salinas is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Emeryville to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Emeryville and arriving at Salinas. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emeryville and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Emeryville and Salinas is 118 miles. The road distance is 101.4 miles.
The best way to get from Emeryville to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $40 - $60.
The bus from Emeryville to Salinas takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Emeryville to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Emeryville to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
The best way to get from Emeryville to Salinas is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Emeryville, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
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More Questions & Answers
Emeryville to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Emeryville to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emeryville to Salinas is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Emeryville to Salinas.
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