There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Colfax by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
7h 52m$79–164Drive 221.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Colfaxcar 221.2 mi
3h 51m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Oakland to Colfaxbus Greyhound US0870
8h 18m$61–100Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from J St & 8th St to Colfax Depotbus 60
8h 32m$65–131
Salinas to Colfax by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Colfax is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Colfax is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Colfax. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Colfax via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Colfax station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Salinas and Colfax is 251 miles. The road distance is 222.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Colfax without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Salinas to Colfax, including transfers.
Salinas to Colfax bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Colfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Colfax is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Colfax, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Salinas to Colfax Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Colfax via Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, and Oakland in around 8h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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 Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- 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 Oakland to Colfax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from J St & 8th St to Colfax Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Colfax bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Salinas to Colfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Colfax is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Salinas to Colfax.
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