There are 2 ways to get from Oakdale to Salinas by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Oakdale to Salinas is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Oakdale to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Oakdale station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Oakdale and Salinas is 167 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oakdale to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Oakdale to Salinas, including transfers.
Oakdale to Salinas train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
Oakdale to Salinas train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakdale to Salinas is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Oakdale to Salinas.
There are 162+ hotels available in Salinas.
What companies run services between Oakdale, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Oakdale to Salinas via Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, and San Jose in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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