There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Pinole by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 29m$41–63Drive 114.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Pinolecar 114.4 mi
2h$21–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 32m$34–70Bus via Kearny St & Geary St
- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 to Hercules Transit Centerbus Lynx
4h 39m$23–32
Salinas to Pinole by bus, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Pinole is to bus via Kearny St & Geary St which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Pinole is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Pinole. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at San Pablo Ave and Roble Ave via Townsend St & Lusk St, Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 and Hercules Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Salinas and Pinole is 144 miles. The road distance is 115.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Pinole without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Salinas to Pinole, including transfers.
Salinas to Pinole bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Pinole is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 32m.
Salinas to Pinole bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Pinole is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Salinas to Pinole.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Pinole, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- 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 Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 510-724-7993
- Website
- westcat.org
Bus from Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 to Hercules Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.westcat.org/
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