There are 4 ways to get from Roseville to Salinas by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 48m$70–128Drive 190.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roseville to Salinascar 190.9 mi
3h 20m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 43m$58–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 43m$71–142
Roseville to Salinas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roseville to Salinas is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Roseville to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Roseville to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Roseville Bus Stop and arriving at Salinas via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Roseville to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Roseville Amtrak and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Roseville and Salinas is 212 miles. The road distance is 192 miles.
The best way to get from Roseville to Salinas without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Roseville to Salinas, including transfers.
Roseville to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roseville Bus Stop station.
Roseville to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Roseville to Salinas is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Roseville, Placer County, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Salinas via Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, and Oakland in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roseville Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- 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 Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Roseville to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Roseville to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roseville to Salinas is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Roseville to Salinas.
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