There are 4 ways to get from Marina to Oakland by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
3h 47m$37–53Drive 101.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Marina to Oaklandcar 101.9 mi
1h 47m$19–27Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 15m$37–78Bus via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 17m$42–63
Marina to Oakland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marina to Oakland is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Marina to Oakland is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Marina to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Del Monte Blvd / Palm Ave and arriving at Oakland via Salinas Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Marina to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Marina and Oakland is 126 miles. The road distance is 102.5 miles.
The best way to get from Marina to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Marina to Oakland, including transfers.
Marina to Oakland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Salinas Train Station.
Marina to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Marina to Oakland is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Marina, Monterey County, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Marina to Oakland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Oakland station.
Marina to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marina to Oakland is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Marina to Oakland.
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