There are 2 ways to get from Salinas to Sonora by train or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Sonora is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Sonora is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Salinas and Sonora is 201 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Salinas to Sonora, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Sonora is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Salinas to Sonora.
There are 212+ hotels available in Sonora.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Sonora, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Salinas to Sonora. However, you can take the train to San Jose, walk to San Jose Station Diridon, take the train to Lathrop/Manteca Station, then drive to Sonora. Alternatively, you can drive from Salinas to Sonora in around 3h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
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