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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Lafayette is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Lafayette is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at MacArthur BART Station via Horton @ 59th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Lafayette via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Salinas to Lafayette?

The distance between Salinas and Lafayette is 131 miles. The road distance is 105.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $40 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Salinas to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Lafayette bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Lafayette train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Salinas to Lafayette is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Salinas to Lafayette bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Lafayette train arrive?

Salinas to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Lafayette is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Salinas to Lafayette.

Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 370+ hotels available in Lafayette.

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

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

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 33m
$42–60
Drive 105.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Lafayettecar 105.1 mi
1h 52m
$20–28
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
4h 6m
$39–79
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 Lafayettesubway Yellow-N
4h 18m
$64–84

Salinas to Lafayette by bus and subway (Amtrak)

28Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130.6 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Lafayette, 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.

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