There are 4 ways to get from Livermore to Salinas by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Livermore Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 2m$29–41Drive 87.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Livermore to Salinascar 87.5 mi
1h 35m$16–24Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 36m$47–69Train
- Take the train from Livermore Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 47m$31–56
Livermore to Salinas by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Livermore to Salinas is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Livermore to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Livermore to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Downtown Livermore / Transit Center WB and arriving at Salinas via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Livermore station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Livermore Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Livermore and Salinas is 99 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.
The best way to get from Livermore to Salinas without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 2m and costs $28 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Livermore to Salinas, including transfers.
Livermore to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Livermore to Salinas train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Livermore Station.
The best way to get from Livermore to Salinas is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Livermore, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Livermore Station to Salinas via San Jose Station Diridon and San Jose in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Livermore Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Livermore Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- 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 San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Livermore to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Livermore to Salinas train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Livermore to Salinas is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Livermore to Salinas.
There are 179+ hotels available in Salinas.





