There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to San Pablo 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 48m$53–76Bus, 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 El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
6h 25m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 9m$50–95Drive 111.1 mi
- Drive from Salinas to San Pablocar 111.1 mi
1h 58m$21–30
Salinas to San Pablo by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to San Pablo is to bus and line 66 bus and BART which costs $16 - $24 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to San Pablo is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to San Pablo. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Emeryville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to San Pablo. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Richmond via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Salinas and San Pablo is 128 miles. The road distance is 111.7 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to San Pablo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Salinas to San Pablo, including transfers.
Salinas to San Pablo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to San Pablo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to San Pablo is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and San Pablo, 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 Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- 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 San Pablo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Salinas to San Pablo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to San Pablo is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Salinas to San Pablo.
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