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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Benicia is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Benicia is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Benicia?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Benicia. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Military West St & 1st St via Horton @ 59th and Concord Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Benicia?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Benicia. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Martinez via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Salinas to Benicia?

The distance between Salinas and Benicia is 146 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Benicia without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $65 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Salinas to Benicia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Benicia bus from?

Salinas to Benicia bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Benicia train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Benicia?

The best way to get from Salinas to Benicia is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Salinas to Benicia bus arrive?

Salinas to Benicia bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Where does the Salinas to Benicia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Benicia?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Benicia is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Salinas to Benicia.

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

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Where can I stay near Benicia?

There are 212+ hotels available in Benicia.

Salinas to Benicia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and BART

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
4h 11m
$66–117
Drive 116.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Beniciacar 116.1 mi
2h 3m
$22–31
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 12m
$50–68
Shuttle, BART
1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Concordsubway Yellow-N
5h 57m
$70–90

Salinas to Benicia by bus and subway (Amtrak)

6Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Martinez once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Emeryville 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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