There are 4 ways to get from Napa to Salinas by bus, subway, train, 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, BART
best- Take the bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus 29
- Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
4h 52mDrive 137.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Napa to Salinascar 137.3 mi
2h 29m$26–37Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 12mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 46m$89–143
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Napa to Salinas is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Napa to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Napa to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Suisun-Fairfield and arriving at Salinas via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Napa and Salinas is 147 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.
The best way to get from Napa to Salinas without a car is to bus and BART which takes 4h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Napa to Salinas, including transfers.
Napa to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Suisun-Fairfield station.
Napa to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Napa to Salinas is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Napa to Salinas.
There are 200+ hotels available in Salinas.
What companies run services between Napa, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Soscol Gateway Transit Center to Salinas via Suisun City Train Depot, Suisun-Fairfield, and Oakland in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 707 251 2800
- Website
- Vine Transit
Bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Vine Transit
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
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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