There are 4 ways to get from Rocklin to Salinas by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 47mDrive 194.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rocklin to Salinascar 194.4 mi
3h 22m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 10mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 27m$65–105
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rocklin to Salinas is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Rocklin to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rocklin to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Galleria Bl & Roseville Pw and arriving at Salinas via Roseville Bus Stop and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rocklin station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Rocklin Amtrak Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Rocklin and Salinas is 216 miles. The road distance is 195.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rocklin to Salinas without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Rocklin to Salinas, including transfers.
Rocklin to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roseville Bus Stop station.
Rocklin to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rocklin Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rocklin to Salinas is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Rocklin, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Galleria Bl & Roseville Pw to Salinas via Vernon St & Grant St, Roseville Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, and San Francisco in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Salinas via San Jose in around 6h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Bus from San Francisco to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roseville Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rocklin to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Rocklin to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rocklin to Salinas is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Rocklin to Salinas.
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