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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Amtrak | West Oakland BART | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Amtrak | Coliseum/Airport | No tags | |||||
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| Amtrak | Emeryville Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:11 PM PST.
Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to Oakland
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.
Where are the popular stops in Salinas and Oakland?
Stops in Salinas
- A3 STATION PLACE , 93901, California
- B
Alisal St & Pearl St
635 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93905, USA
Stops in Oakland
- A5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
- 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
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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.
The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $33To 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 $373 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 $35 which is on 2025-11-22.
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.
