What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Vacaville?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Vacaville is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Vacaville?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Vacaville is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Vacaville?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Vacaville. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Vacaville Transportation Center via Horton @ 59th and Concord Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Vacaville?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Vacaville. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Suisun-Fairfield via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Salinas to Vacaville?

The distance between Salinas and Vacaville is 169 miles. The road distance is 140.7 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Vacaville without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Vacaville without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $85 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Vacaville?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Salinas to Vacaville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Vacaville bus from?

Salinas to Vacaville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Vacaville train from?

Salinas to Vacaville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Vacaville?

The best way to get from Salinas to Vacaville is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Salinas to Vacaville bus arrive?

Salinas to Vacaville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Where does the Salinas to Vacaville train arrive?

Salinas to Vacaville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Vacaville?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Vacaville is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Salinas to Vacaville.

How do I get a train ticket from Salinas to Vacaville?

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Where can I stay near Vacaville?

There are 52+ hotels available in Vacaville.

Salinas to Vacaville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and BART

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There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Vacaville by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, shuttle, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Oakland to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 7m
$86–151
Drive 139.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Vacavillecar 139.9 mi
2h 28m
$26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus 40
5h 47m
$49–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus 40
5h 52m
$45–84
Shuttle, BART, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to North Concord / Martinezsubway
3. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus 40
6h 26m
$70–90

Salinas to Vacaville by bus and subway

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.7 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Vacaville, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Vacaville via Oakland and Suisun-Fairfield in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Vacaville Transportation Center via Emeryville, Horton @ 59th, MacArthur BART Station, MacArthur, Concord, and Concord Station in around 5h 47m.

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