There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Napa by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, subway, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Oakland
best- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
5h 36m$40–80Bus, BART
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
- Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
- Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
6h 34m$14–24Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
5h 52m$46–71Drive 136.2 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Napacar 136.2 mi
2h 30m$25–36Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 56m$55–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
6h 37m$53–110
Salinas to Napa by train, foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Napa is to bus and BART which costs $13 - $24 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Napa is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Napa. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Redwood Park & Ride, B1 via El Cerrito Del Norte Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Napa. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Suisun-Fairfield via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Salinas and Napa is 153 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Napa without a car is to train and bus via Oakland which takes 5h 36m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Salinas to Napa, including transfers.
Salinas to Napa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Napa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Napa is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Napa, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas to Redwood Park & Ride, B1 via Emeryville, Emeryville, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, and El Cerrito Del Norte Station in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr via Oakland, Suisun-Fairfield, and Suisun City Train Depot in around 6h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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 Salinas to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- 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 Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 707 251 2800
- Website
- vinetransit.com
Bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://vinetransit.com/
Bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://vinetransit.com/
Bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://vinetransit.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Napa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Salinas to Napa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Napa is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Salinas to Napa.
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