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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Berkeley is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Berkeley is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salinas and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salinas and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Salinas to Berkeley?

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

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Berkeley without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs .

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

The bus from Salinas to Emeryville takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Berkeley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Berkeley train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Salinas to Berkeley is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Salinas to Berkeley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Berkeley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Berkeley is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Salinas to Berkeley.

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

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Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 765+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Salinas to Berkeley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Berkeley by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, 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 Salinas to EmeryvilleAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 40m
Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to OaklandFlixBus 2005
2h 56m
$18–88
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to EmeryvilleCoast Starlight
3h 18m
$28–60
Drive 103.4 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Berkeley103.4 mi
1h 51m
$19–28

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 117.2 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Emeryville 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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