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

The cheapest way to get from Vacaville to Salinas is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vacaville to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $40.

How far is it from Vacaville to Salinas?

The distance between Vacaville and Salinas is 174 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vacaville to Salinas without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 5h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Vacaville to Salinas, including transfers.

Train or bus from Vacaville to Salinas?

The best way to get from Vacaville to Salinas is to bus via San Francisco which takes 5h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 6h 57m.

Can I drive from Vacaville to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Vacaville to Salinas is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Vacaville to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 175+ hotels available in Salinas.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Vacaville to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Bus via San Francisco
best
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Walnut Creek BARTB
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Walnut Creek BARTB
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train StationFlixBus 2005
5h 31m
$23–95
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to OaklandCapitol Corridor
2. Take the train from Oakland to SalinasCoast Starlight
6h 57m
$45–84
Drive 140.7 mi
1. Drive from Vacaville to Salinas140.7 mi
2h 26m
$26–38

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vacaville to Salinas.

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Distance: 173.2 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Salinas via Walnut Creek BART, Walnut Creek, Montgomery Street, and San Francisco in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Salinas via Fairfield Transportation Center, Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak, Suisun-Fairfield, and Oakland in around 6h 57m.

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