What is the cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Salinas is to drive which costs $16 - $23 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $16 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Castro Valley and Salinas?

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.

Is there a direct train between Castro Valley and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from Castro Valley to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Hayward Amtrak and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Castro Valley to Salinas?

The distance between Castro Valley and Salinas is 88 miles. The road distance is 87.9 miles.

How do I travel from Castro Valley to Salinas without a car?

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 $23 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Castro Valley to Salinas?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Castro Valley to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castro Valley to Salinas bus from?

Castro Valley to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Castro Valley to Salinas train from?

Castro Valley to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hayward Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Castro Valley to Salinas?

The best way to get from Castro Valley to Salinas is to bus via San Jose which takes 2h 40m and costs $23 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Castro Valley to Salinas bus arrive?

Castro Valley to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the Castro Valley to Salinas train arrive?

Castro Valley to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Castro Valley to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Castro Valley to Salinas is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Castro Valley to Salinas.

How do I get a train ticket from Castro Valley to Salinas?

Book your Castro Valley to Salinas train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Castro Valley to Salinas?

Book your Castro Valley to Salinas bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 182+ hotels available in Salinas.

Castro Valley to Salinas - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Castro Valley to Salinas by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), subway, train, car, bus, train (Amtrak), 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
1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon StationGreyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from San Jose to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 40m
$23–57
Drive 87.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castro Valley to Salinas87.4 mi
1h 33m
$16–23
BART, train
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Berryessa / North San JoseOrange-S / ...
2. Take the train from San Jose to SalinasCoast Starlight
3h 39m
$36–52
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Berryessa / North San JoseOrange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 59m
$21–57
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Hayward Amtrak to San JoseCapitol Corridor
2. Take the train from San Jose to SalinasCoast Starlight
3h 40m
$33–92
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train StationFlixBus 2005
4h 10m
$19–90

Castro Valley to Salinas by bus

7Weekly Buses

2h 40mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 87.8 mi
Duration: 2h 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 Amtrak to Salinas via San Jose in around 3h 40m.

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