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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Vallejo is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Vallejo is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Vallejo?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Vallejo. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Vallejo Transit Center via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Vallejo?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Vallejo. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at West Oakland via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Salinas to Vallejo?

The distance between Salinas and Vallejo is 136 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Vallejo without a car is to train via Oakland which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Salinas to Vallejo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Vallejo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Vallejo train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Vallejo?

The best way to get from Salinas to Vallejo is to train via Oakland which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Salinas to Vallejo bus arrive?

Salinas to Vallejo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Salinas to Vallejo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Vallejo?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Vallejo is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Salinas to Vallejo.

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

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Where can I stay near Vallejo?

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Salinas to Vallejo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, BART, and ferry

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

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Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 46m
$33–71
Drive 122.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Vallejocar 122.6 mi
2h 10m
$23–33
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 48m
$36–55
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
5h 26m
$39–85
Bus, BART, ferry
1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
4. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminalferry Vjo
6h 38m
$27–38

Salinas to Vallejo by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 135 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $28–65 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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