There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 42m$59–102Drive 121.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prisoncar 121.4 mi
2h 12m$23–32Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 45m$65–89Fly, taxi
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Salinas Valley State Prisontaxi
3h 38m$311–703BART, bus
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
6h 17m$37–55
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at 5th St / Gabilan Ct via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Oakland and Salinas Valley State Prison is 133 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison, including transfers.
Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Salinas Valley State Prison, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Oakland to Salinas Valley State Prison.
There are three+ hotels available in Salinas Valley State Prison.