There are 3 ways to get from Salinas to El Dorado Hills by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
7h 6m$97–178Drive 187.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to El Dorado Hillscar 187.2 mi
3h 35m$35–50Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
7h 14m$96–179
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to El Dorado Hills is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to El Dorado Hills is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to El Dorado Hills station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Salinas and El Dorado Hills is 228 miles. The road distance is 188.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to El Dorado Hills without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Salinas to El Dorado Hills, including transfers.
Salinas to El Dorado Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to El Dorado Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to El Dorado Hills is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Salinas to El Dorado Hills.
There are 141+ hotels available in El Dorado Hills.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and El Dorado Hills, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
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 Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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