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How to get fromSalinas to St. Helenaby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to St. Helena by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Train, bus via Oakland

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus bus 29
    6h 59m
    $38–80

  2. Bus, BART

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus bus 68
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus bus 29
    7h 58m
    $14–24

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus bus 29
    7h 14m
    $44–68

  4. Drive 154.6 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to St. Helenacar car 154.6 mi
    2h 53m
    $29–41

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 39m
    $54–109

Salinas to St. Helena by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and St. Helena, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas to Main St. at Pine St. via Emeryville, Emeryville, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito Del Norte Station, and Redwood Park & Ride, A2 in around 7h 14m.

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