There are 3 ways to get from Lincoln to Salinas by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 36m$105–203Drive 201 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lincoln to Salinascar 201 mi
3h 34m$37–53Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 1m$66–134
Lincoln to Salinas by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Salinas is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Roseville Amtrak and arriving at Salinas via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Lincoln and Salinas is 226 miles. The road distance is 202.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Lincoln to Salinas, including transfers.
Lincoln to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roseville Amtrak station.
Lincoln to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Salinas is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Lincoln to Salinas.
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What companies run services between Lincoln, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lincoln to Salinas via Roseville Amtrak and Oakland in around 6h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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Train from Roseville Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
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Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
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Train from Roseville Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
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- Amtrak
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