What is the distance between Salinas and Oakland?

The distance between the two cities is 85 miles (137 km).

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

If you're headed to Oakland from Salinas, chances are that your bus will depart from Amtrak and arrive at Emeryville Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Salinas to Oakland from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salinas to Oakland on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05pm	Amtrak	2h 25m	8:30pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
3:40pm	Amtrak	3h 20m	7:00pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
5:10pm	Amtrak	3h 50m	9:00pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
3:40pm	Amtrak	3h 40m	7:20pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
5:10pm	Amtrak	4h 10m	9:20pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:16 PM 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 the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

86 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $59	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $58	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

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 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 Salinas, US to Oakland by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$52

11/25

$52

Today

$52

11/27

$26

11/28

No data

11/29

$30

11/30

$52

12/01

$52

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 27, 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 Salinas, US to Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $257 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 $26 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.