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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 19 atDeparture city: SalinasDeparture location: AmtrakArrival time: May 19 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Coliseum/AirportOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: May 19 atDeparture city: SalinasDeparture location: AmtrakArrival time: May 19 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Emeryville StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 19 atDeparture city: SalinasDeparture location: AmtrakArrival time: May 19 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Emeryville StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 19 atDeparture city: SalinasDeparture location: AmtrakArrival time: May 19 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Emeryville StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Salinas to OaklandAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Salinas to Oakland Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Salinas to Oakland was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of $30To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salinas to Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $30 to $257 for a bus ticket from Salinas to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-05-22.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Salinas to Oakland but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Salinas to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Salinas to Oakland.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Salinas to Oakland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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