What is the distance between Oakland and Salinas?

About 85 miles (137 km) separate Oakland and Salinas.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to Salinas?

If you're headed to Salinas from Oakland, chances are that your bus will leave from Emeryville Station and arrive at Amtrak. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Oakland to Salinas from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to Salinas on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:35am	West Oakland BART	2h 45m	2:20pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Oakland to Salinas on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:35am	West Oakland BART	2h 45m	2:20pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 9:25 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Salinas

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 2 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2h 57mAverage Duration

88 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $49	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $58	Average Duration2h 57m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Salinas?

Stops in Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Stops in Salinas

A
Amtrak
3 STATION PLACE , 93901, California
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B
Alisal St & Pearl St
635 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93905, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,598 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,397 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oakland to Salinas, US by bus

What is the distance between Oakland and Salinas?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Oakland to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oakland to Salinas, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $32 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-24.