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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Salinas is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Salinas?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Emeryville and arriving at Salinas. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and Salinas?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emeryville and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Salinas?

The distance between Berkeley and Salinas is 118 miles. The road distance is 104 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs .

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

The bus from Emeryville to Salinas takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Salinas bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Salinas train from?

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

Train or bus from Berkeley to Salinas?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Salinas is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Berkeley to Salinas bus arrive?

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

Where does the Berkeley to Salinas train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berkeley to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Salinas is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Berkeley to Salinas.

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

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Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 164+ hotels available in Salinas.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 25m
Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train StationFlixBus 2005
4h
$17–88
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to SalinasCoast Starlight
3h 27m
$28–60
Drive 103.4 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Salinas103.4 mi
1h 52m
$19–28
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San JoseOrange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 35m
$26–60

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 117.4 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Salinas 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 3h 27m.

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