There are 6 ways to get from Castro Valley to Salinas by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, train, 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 via San Jose
best- Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 40mDrive 87.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Castro Valley to Salinascar 87.4 mi
1h 33m$16–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hayward Station to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 40m$33–155BART, bus
- Take the subway from Hayward to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3hBART, train
- Take the subway from Hayward to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 40m$27–152Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
4h 10m$19–90
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Salinas is to drive which costs $16 - $23 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $16 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Castro Valley station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Castro Valley station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Hayward Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Castro Valley and Salinas is 88 miles. The road distance is 87.9 miles.
The best way to get from Castro Valley to Salinas without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 2h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Castro Valley to Salinas, including transfers.
Castro Valley to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.
Castro Valley to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hayward Station.
The best way to get from Castro Valley to Salinas is to bus via San Jose which takes 2h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $160 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Castro Valley, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to Salinas via San Jose Diridon Station and San Jose in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hayward Station to Salinas via San Jose in around 3h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Hayward Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Hayward to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
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More Questions & Answers
Castro Valley to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Castro Valley to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castro Valley to Salinas is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Castro Valley to Salinas.
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