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

The cheapest way to get from Stockton to Salinas is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockton to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Stockton and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockton to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Stockton and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from Stockton station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Stockton to Salinas?

The distance between Stockton and Salinas is 142 miles. The road distance is 128.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stockton to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Stockton to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockton to Salinas bus from?

Stockton to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.

Where do I catch the Stockton to Salinas train from?

Stockton to Salinas train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.

Train or bus from Stockton to Salinas?

The best way to get from Stockton to Salinas is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Stockton to Salinas bus arrive?

Stockton to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Stockton to Salinas train arrive?

Stockton to Salinas train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station.

Can I drive from Stockton to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockton to Salinas is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Stockton to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 190+ hotels available in Salinas.

Stockton to Salinas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Stockton to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 55m
$40–70
Drive 128.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stockton to Salinascar 128.2 mi
2h 18m
$24–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Stationtrain ACETrain
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 12m
$31–48
Train
1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Stationtrain ACETrain
2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 52m
$29–53
Bus via Gilroy
1. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
5h 24m
$27–49

Stockton to Salinas by bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Buses

3h 55mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stockton to Salinas.

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Distance: 140.9 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Stockton to Salinas via San Jose in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Salinas via San Jose Station and San Jose in around 4h 52m.

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