There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Vallejo by bus, train (Amtrak), car, ferry, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
3h 55m$54–75Drive 122.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Vallejocar 122.6 mi
2h 10m$23–33Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
5h 4m$43–80Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
- Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminalferry Vjo
4h 32m$51–68Bus via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 48m$62–86Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
5h 26m$50–97
Salinas to Vallejo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Vallejo is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Vallejo is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Vallejo. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Vallejo Transit Center via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Vallejo. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Salinas and Vallejo is 140 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Vallejo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Salinas to Vallejo, including transfers.
Salinas to Vallejo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Salinas Train Station.
Salinas to Vallejo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Vallejo is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train via Oakland, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Vallejo, CA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Salinas Train Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-291-3377
- Website
- sanfranciscobayferry.com
Ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Schedules at
- sanfranciscobayferry.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Vallejo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Oakland station.
Salinas to Vallejo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Vallejo is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Salinas to Vallejo.
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