There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Rocklin by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (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, train
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Jose to Rocklin Amtrak StationCapitol Corridor
5h 43m$50–136Drive 193.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Rocklin193.4 mi
3h 23m$36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to OaklandFlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Oakland to Roseville Bus StopGreyhound US0870
7h 20m$46–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to San JoseCoast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose to Rocklin Amtrak StationCapitol Corridor
6h 11m$67–246
Salinas to Rocklin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Rocklin is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Rocklin is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Rocklin. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Galleria Cir & West Dr via Oakland and Vernon St & Grant St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Rocklin station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Rocklin Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Salinas and Rocklin is 216 miles. The road distance is 194.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Rocklin without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 43m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Salinas to Rocklin, including transfers.
Salinas to Rocklin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.
Salinas to Rocklin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Rocklin is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Rocklin, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Galleria Cir & West Dr via Oakland, Roseville Bus Stop, and Vernon St & Grant St in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Rocklin Amtrak Station via San Jose in around 6h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Rocklin Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–200
- 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
- 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
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $9–85
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Rocklin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Salinas to Rocklin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Rocklin is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Salinas to Rocklin.
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