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How to get fromVacaville to Salinasby bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), or train

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

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  1. Bus, BART

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    5h 4m
    $37–54

  2. Drive 140.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vacaville to Salinascar car 140.7 mi
    2h 26m
    $26–38

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oaklandtrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 27m
    $88–154

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Concord Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 35m
    $49–71

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Concord Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 18m
    $52–103

Vacaville to Salinas by bus and subway

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a vehicle from Vacaville to Salinas via Suisun-Fairfield and Oakland in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Salinas via Concord Station, Concord, MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, and Emeryville in around 5h 35m.

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