There are 3 ways to get from Oakland to Soledad by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
4h 28m$37–75Drive 124 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Soledadcar 124 mi
2h 10m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
4h 31m$43–61
Oakland to Soledad by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Soledad is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Soledad is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Soledad. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Front / San Vicente via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Oakland and Soledad is 135 miles. The road distance is 124.7 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Soledad without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Oakland to Soledad, including transfers.
Oakland to Soledad bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Soledad bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Soledad is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Oakland to Soledad.
There are two+ hotels available in Soledad.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Soledad, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Oakland to Front / San Vicente via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 in around 4h 31m.
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
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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
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