There are 3 ways to get from Salinas to Livermore by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Livermore Stationtrain Ace
3h 35m$30–55Drive 86.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Livermorecar 86.5 mi
1h 36m$16–23Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 33m$49–68
Salinas to Livermore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Livermore is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Livermore is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Livermore. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Downtown Livermore / Transit Center EB via Dublin/Pleasanton BART. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Livermore station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Livermore Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Salinas and Livermore is 107 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Livermore without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Salinas to Livermore, including transfers.
Salinas to Livermore bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Livermore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Livermore is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Livermore, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Salinas to Livermore Station via San Jose and San Jose Station Diridon in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Livermore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://acerail.com
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
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Livermore bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Salinas to Livermore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Livermore is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Salinas to Livermore.
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