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 1m.

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 1m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Pinole?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Pinole. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Pablo Ave and Roble Ave via Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 and Hercules Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Salinas to Pinole?

The distance between Salinas and Pinole is 139 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 bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $20 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Pinole?

The best way to get from Salinas to Pinole is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $20 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $60 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Salinas to Pinole bus arrive?

Salinas to Pinole bus services, operated by Amtrak, 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 1m to drive from Salinas to Pinole.

Where can I stay near Pinole?

There are 336+ 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 bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to OaklandFlixBus 2005
3h 57m
$21–91
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to OaklandCoast Starlight
4h 32m
$27–56
Drive 114.4 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Pinole114.4 mi
2h 1m
$21–31
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San FranciscoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 to Hercules Transit CenterLynx
4h 18m

Salinas to Pinole by bus and subway (Flixbus)

5Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.3 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland 5 times a week. Tickets cost $15–85 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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