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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Pinole is to bus and line 66 bus and BART which costs $13 - $22 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Pinole is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.

How far is it from Salinas to Pinole?

The distance between Salinas and Pinole is 130 miles. The road distance is 115.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Pinole without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $29 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Salinas to Pinole, including transfers.

Train or bus from Salinas to Pinole?

The best way to get from Salinas to Pinole is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $29 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 45m.

Can I drive from Salinas to Pinole?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Pinole is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Salinas to Pinole.

Where can I stay near Pinole?

There are 358+ hotels available in Pinole.

Salinas to Pinole - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 66 bus, and BART

There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Pinole by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 32m
$29–61
Bus, line 66 bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
3. Take the bus from Monterey & Senter to Milpitas BARTbus 66 / ...
4. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
5h 30m
$14–22
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 45m
$37–66
Drive 114.4 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Pinolecar 114.4 mi
2h
$21–31

Salinas to Pinole by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.2 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Emeryville 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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