What is the distance between Salinas and Oakland?

Salinas and Oakland are 137 km (85 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Amtrak in Salinas will take you to Emeryville Station in Oakland.

Bus Salinas to Oakland from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salinas to Oakland on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05pm	Amtrak	2h 25m	8:30pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
1:10pm	Amtrak	2h 50m	4:00pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
3:40pm	Amtrak	3h 20m	7:00pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
5:10pm	Amtrak	3h 50m	9:00pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
1:10pm	Amtrak	3h 9m	4:19pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Oakland on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00pm	Amtrak	2h 50m	3:50pm	Coliseum/Airport	CheapestFastest
3:40pm	Amtrak	3h 21m	7:01pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
1:00pm	Amtrak	3h 10m	4:10pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
3:40pm	Amtrak	3h 40m	7:20pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
5:10pm	Amtrak	4h 21m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Oakland on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00pm	Amtrak	2h 50m	3:50pm	Coliseum/Airport	CheapestFastest
3:40pm	Amtrak	3h 21m	7:01pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
1:00pm	Amtrak	3h 10m	4:10pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
3:40pm	Amtrak	3h 40m	7:20pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
5:10pm	Amtrak	4h 21m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Oakland on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:40pm	Amtrak	3h 21m	7:01pm	Coliseum/Airport	CheapestFastest
3:40pm	Amtrak	3h 40m	7:20pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
5:10pm	Amtrak	4h 21m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
5:10pm	Amtrak	4h 21m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
3:40pm	Amtrak	3h 31m	7:11pm	Jack London Square	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:52 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

138 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $89	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $349	Average Duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and Oakland?

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

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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,404 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

What is the distance between Salinas and Oakland?
Salinas and Oakland are 137 km (85 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salinas to Oakland?
Buses departing from Amtrak in Salinas will take you to Emeryville Station in Oakland.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$33

11-21

$74

Today

$40

11-23

$42

11-24

$76

11-25

$76

11-26

$76

11-27

No data

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $372 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-23.