What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Salinas is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Salinas station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Salinas Train Station via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Salinas?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sacramento and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Salinas?

The distance between Sacramento and Salinas is 198 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Salinas?

The train from Sacramento to Salinas takes 5h 18m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Salinas bus from?

Sacramento to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Salinas train from?

Sacramento to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train or bus from Sacramento to Salinas?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Salinas is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Sacramento to Salinas bus arrive?

Sacramento to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Sacramento to Salinas train arrive?

Sacramento to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Salinas is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Sacramento to Salinas.

How do I get a train ticket from Sacramento to Salinas?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sacramento to Salinas?

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Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 179+ hotels available in Salinas.

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There are 3 ways to get from Sacramento to Salinas by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 18m
$60–130
Drive 173.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sacramento to Salinascar 173.2 mi
3h
$32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
5h 40m
$64–91

Sacramento to Salinas by train (Amtrak)

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197.2 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Salinas Train Station via Oakland in around 5h 40m.

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