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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Vacaville is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Vacaville is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $25 - $40.

How far is it from Salinas to Vacaville?

The distance between Salinas and Vacaville is 174 miles. The road distance is 140.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Vacaville without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $23 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Salinas to Vacaville, including transfers.

Train or bus from Salinas to Vacaville?

The best way to get from Salinas to Vacaville is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $23 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 43m.

Can I drive from Salinas to Vacaville?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Vacaville is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Salinas to Vacaville.

Where can I stay near Vacaville?

There are 50+ hotels available in Vacaville.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Vacaville 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
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1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to OaklandFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Walnut Creek BART to Vacaville Transportation CenterB
4h 56m
$24–94
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to OaklandCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from Oakland to Suisun-FairfieldCapitol Corridor
6h 43m
$45–61
Drive 139.9 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Vacaville139.9 mi
2h 27m
$26–37
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San FranciscoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Walnut Creek BART to Vacaville Transportation CenterB
4h 59m

Salinas to Vacaville by bus and subway

5Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.4 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Vacaville Transportation Center via Oakland, West Oakland, Walnut Creek, and Walnut Creek BART in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Vacaville Transportation Center via Oakland, Suisun-Fairfield, Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak, and Fairfield Transportation Center in around 6h 43m.

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