There are 4 ways to get from Prunedale to Oakland by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 13m$37–78Drive 91.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Prunedale to Oaklandcar 91.9 mi
1h 36m$17–25Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 15m$42–63Shuttle, BART
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
2h 53m$64–75
Prunedale to Oakland by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prunedale to Oakland is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Prunedale to Oakland is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Prunedale to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride and arriving at Oakland via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Prunedale to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Prunedale and Oakland is 117 miles. The road distance is 92.5 miles.
The best way to get from Prunedale to Oakland without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Prunedale to Oakland, including transfers.
Prunedale to Oakland bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Prunedale to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Prunedale to Oakland is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Prunedale, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to 12th Street / Oakland City Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $11–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- 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 Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
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More Questions & Answers
Prunedale to Oakland bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Prunedale to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prunedale to Oakland is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Prunedale to Oakland.
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