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How to get fromSalinas to Lakeportby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Lakeport by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain train
    3. Drive from SMART Windsor to Lakeportcar car
    7h 45m
    $54–107

  2. Drive 209.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Lakeportcar car 209.1 mi
    4h 16m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center to Main & Thirdbus bus 7
    10h 3m
    $90–139

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain train
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center to Main Street and 9th Streetbus bus 7
    9h 49m
    $88–155

Salinas to Lakeport by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Lakeport, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Salinas to Lakeport. However, you can take the train to Oakland, walk to Lake Merritt, take the subway to El Cerrito Del Norte, walk to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, take the line 580 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, walk to SMART San Rafael, take the train to SMART Windsor, then drive to Lakeport. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Main & Third via Emeryville, Emeryville, Martinez, Martinez, Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop, and Pear Tree Center in around 10h 3m.

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