There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Danville by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 36m$44–63Drive 95 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Danvillecar 95 mi
1h 41m$18–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
5h 9m$40–82Shuttle, BART
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
5h 21m$66–87
Salinas to Danville by bus and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Danville is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Danville is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Danville. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Railroad Ave and Prospect Ave via Horton @ 59th and Walnut Creek BART. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Danville. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Walnut Creek via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Salinas and Danville is 142 miles. The road distance is 95.6 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Danville without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Salinas to Danville, including transfers.
Salinas to Danville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Danville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Danville is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Danville, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Emeryville 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Danville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Salinas to Danville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Danville is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Salinas to Danville.
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