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How to get fromRichmond to Salinasby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 57m
    $37–60

  2. BART, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    5h 7m
    $15–26

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 26m
    $34–83

  4. Drive 109.6 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Salinascar car 109.6 mi
    1h 57m
    $20–29

Richmond to Salinas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Richmond, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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