There are 7 ways to get from Salinas to Winnemucca by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Center
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino)
12h 40m$73–189Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Salinas to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Winnemucca AmtrakCalifornia Zephyr
14h 39m$72–202Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to EmeryvilleAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Emeryville to Winnemucca AmtrakCalifornia Zephyr
13h 41mDrive 467.9 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Winnemucca467.9 mi
7h 41m$86–124Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)SFO - RNO
- Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Amtrak
9h 10m$89–397Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)MRY - RNO
- Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Amtrak
10h 51m$81–411Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)SJC - RNO
- Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Amtrak
9h 11m$231–436
Salinas to Winnemucca by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Winnemucca is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Winnemucca is to drive which takes 7h 41m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Winnemucca. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) via Oakland and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Winnemucca. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Winnemucca Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
The distance between Salinas and Winnemucca is 502 miles. The road distance is 470.6 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Winnemucca without a car is to bus which takes 12h 40m and costs $70 - $190.
It takes approximately 12h 40m to get from Salinas to Winnemucca, including transfers.
Salinas to Winnemucca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.
Salinas to Winnemucca train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Winnemucca is to bus which takes 12h 40m and costs $70 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $210 and takes 14h 39m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Winnemucca, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) via Oakland and Sparks Transit Center in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Winnemucca Amtrak via Sacramento in around 14h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Emeryville to Winnemucca Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $40–110
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $50–150
- Business - advance purchase
- $70–310
- Business Class
- $110–350
Train from Reno to Winnemucca Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Winnemucca Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–85
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $40–130
- Business - advance purchase
- $55–260
- Business Class
- $90–300
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- 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 Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $39–42
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $40–55
- Standard Rate
- $49
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Winnemucca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Salinas to Winnemucca train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Winnemucca is 471 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Salinas to Winnemucca.
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