There are 5 ways to get from Lodi to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 25m$51–74Drive 141.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lodi to Salinascar 141.8 mi
2h 35m$26–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 32m$38–52Train
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 17m$40–69Line 93 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Lodi Transit Station Westbound to Downtown Transit Center Lane Dbus 93 / ...
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
7h 44m$50–92
Lodi to Salinas by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lodi to Salinas is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lodi to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lodi station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Lodi Amtrak Station and arriving at Salinas via Stockton and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lodi station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Lodi and Salinas is 155 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lodi to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Lodi to Salinas, including transfers.
Lodi to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Lodi to Salinas train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
The best way to get from Lodi to Salinas is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Lodi, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Salinas via Stockton and San Jose in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Salinas via Stockton, Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station, San Jose Station Diridon, and San Jose in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- 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
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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 Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (209) 943-1111
- Website
- sanjoaquinrtd.com
Bus from Lodi Transit Station Westbound to Downtown Transit Center Lane D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://sanjoaquinrtd.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lodi to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Lodi to Salinas train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Lodi to Salinas is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Lodi to Salinas.
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