What is the distance between Oakland and Salinas?

The distance between Oakland and Salinas is around 137 km (85 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Salinas?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Emeryville Station, in Oakland, and end it at Amtrak, in Salinas.

Bus Oakland to Salinas from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to Salinas on November 22
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 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 Sunday at 2:27 AM 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 a good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 2 hours 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2h 57mAverage Duration

141 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $70	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $83	Average Duration2h 57m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,595 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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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

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

What is the distance between Oakland and Salinas?
The distance between Oakland and Salinas is around 137 km (85 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Salinas?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Emeryville Station, in Oakland, and end it at Amtrak, in Salinas.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

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11-21

$36

11-22

$38

11-23

$44

11-24

$38

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The cheapest trip from Oakland to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $36

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 $36 to $44 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 $36 which is on 2025-11-21.