There are 5 ways to get from Orinda to Salinas by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
BART, bus
best- Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 44m$31–45Drive 104.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orinda to Salinascar 104.5 mi
1h 50m$20–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 52m$38–78BART, shuttle
- Take the subway from Orinda to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Prunedale Park & RideMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 24m$64–83Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 10m$43–63
Orinda to Salinas by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orinda to Salinas is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Orinda to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Orinda station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from MacArthur BART Station and arriving at Salinas via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Orinda to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Orinda and arriving at Salinas via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Orinda and Salinas is 111 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from Orinda to Salinas without a car is to BART and bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Orinda to Salinas, including transfers.
Orinda to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Orinda to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
The best way to get from Orinda to Salinas is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Orinda, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Orinda to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
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More Questions & Answers
Orinda to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Orinda to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orinda to Salinas is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Orinda to Salinas.
There are 179+ hotels available in Salinas.