There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Winnemucca by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or shuttle
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 to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino)bus
13h 43m$91–141Drive 467.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Winnemuccacar 467.9 mi
7h 44m$86–124Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Winnemucca Stationtrain California Zephyr
14h 39m$131–334Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Stationtrain
9h 43m$289–649Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MRY - RNO
- Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Stationtrain
11h 2m$262–771Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
- Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Stationtrain
8h 56m$449–723
Salinas to Winnemucca by bus, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Winnemucca is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Winnemucca is to drive which takes 7h 44m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Winnemucca. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) via Oakland and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Winnemucca station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Winnemucca Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
The distance between Salinas and Winnemucca is 509 miles. The road distance is 470.6 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Winnemucca without a car is to bus which takes 13h 43m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 13h 43m to get from Salinas to Winnemucca, including transfers.
Salinas to Winnemucca bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Winnemucca train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Winnemucca is to bus which takes 13h 43m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 14h 39m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Winnemucca, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) via Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, and Sparks Transit Center in around 13h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Winnemucca Station via Sacramento in around 14h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Salinas to Winnemucca bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Salinas to Winnemucca train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Winnemucca is 471 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Salinas to Winnemucca.
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