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

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

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.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Pinole?

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.

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 $35 - $75.

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

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Pinole bus from?

Salinas to Pinole bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

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 $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Salinas to Pinole bus arrive?

Salinas to Pinole bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

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 356+ hotels available in Pinole.

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

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 32m
$36–72
Drive 114.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Pinolecar 114.4 mi
2h
$21–31
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 34m
$44–65
Bus via Kearny St & Geary St
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 to Hercules Transit Centerbus Lynx
4h 39m
$23–33

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

7Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest 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 $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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