There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Richmond by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 44m$41–61Bus, line 66 bus, 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 bus from Monterey & Senter to Milpitas BARTbus 66 / ...
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Richmondsubway
4h 42m$13–21Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
4h 17m$37–80Drive 109.7 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Richmondcar 109.7 mi
1h 56m$20–29
Salinas to Richmond by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Richmond is to bus and line 66 bus and BART which costs $12 - $21 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Richmond is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Emeryville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Richmond via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Salinas and Richmond is 126 miles. The road distance is 110.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Salinas to Richmond, including transfers.
Salinas to Richmond bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Richmond is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Richmond, 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Milpitas to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Monterey & Senter to Milpitas BART
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $0
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Richmond bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Salinas to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Richmond is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Salinas to Richmond.
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