There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Coalinga by train, car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Drive from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Coalingacar
3h 18m$45–84Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Drive from Cattleman Rd & Main St to Coalingacar
4h 10m$14–22Drive 104 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Coalingacar 104 mi
2h 4m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Coalingabus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 37m$83–125Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Coalingabus Greyhound US0831 / ...
5h 5m$84–139
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Coalinga is to bus and drive which costs $14 - $23 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Coalinga is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Coalinga. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Coalinga via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Salinas and Coalinga is 172 miles. The road distance is 104.6 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Coalinga without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Salinas to Coalinga, including transfers.
Salinas to Coalinga bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Coalinga bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Coalinga is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Salinas to Coalinga.
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What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Coalinga, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas to Coalinga via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, and Coalinga in around 4h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- 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 San Jose Diridon Station to Coalinga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Coalinga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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