There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Citrus Heights by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Jose to Roseville AmtrakCapitol Corridor
5h 32m$53–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to OaklandFlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Oakland to Roseville Bus StopGreyhound US0870
6h 35m$35–114Drive 187.8 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Citrus Heights187.8 mi
3h 16m$35–50Train via San Jose (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to San JoseCoast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose to Roseville AmtrakCapitol Corridor
6h$70–97Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to SacramentoCoast Starlight
7h 30m$47–79
Salinas to Citrus Heights by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Citrus Heights is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Citrus Heights is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Citrus Heights. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Roseville Bus Stop via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Citrus Heights. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Roseville Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Salinas and Citrus Heights is 212 miles. The road distance is 188.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Citrus Heights without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 32m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Salinas to Citrus Heights, including transfers.
Salinas to Citrus Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.
Salinas to Citrus Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Citrus Heights is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can train via San Jose, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Citrus Heights, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Roseville Bus Stop via Oakland in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Roseville Amtrak via San Jose in around 6h.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Roseville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $39–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Citrus Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Salinas to Citrus Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Citrus Heights is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Salinas to Citrus Heights.
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