There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Oroville by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 1m$87–164Drive 232.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Orovillecar 232.6 mi
4h 12m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 35m$92–135Train, bus via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 8m$87–165
Salinas to Oroville by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Oroville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Oroville is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Oroville. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Salinas and Oroville is 267 miles. The road distance is 233.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Oroville without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 1m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Salinas to Oroville, including transfers.
Salinas to Oroville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Oroville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Oroville is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Salinas to Oroville.
There are 21+ hotels available in Oroville.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Oroville, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose and Stockton in around 8h 35m.
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
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–35
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