| Departure: | Salinas, CA | 
| Arrival: | Oakland, CA | 
| Fastest route: | 2h 56min | 
| Distance: | 157km | 
| Cheapest route: | $28 | 
| Transfers: | Between 0 and 1 | 
| Train companies: | Amtrak | 
One Passenger / One Trip
6:28pm
Salinas, CA
Salinas - Downtown
9:24pm
Oakland, CA
Oakland - Jack London Sq
2h 56min
Amtrak
Coast Starlight
$28
6:28pm
Salinas, CA
Salinas - Downtown
9:24pm
Oakland, CA
Oakland - Jack London Sq
2h 56min
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$36
6:28pm
Salinas, CA
Salinas - Downtown
8:11pm
San Jose, CA
San Jose
1h 43min
Amtrak
Coast Starlight
$21
0h 12min layover
8:23pm
San Jose, CA
San Jose
9:24pm
Oakland, CA
Oakland - Jack London Sq
1h 1min
Amtrak
Coast Starlight
$15
          The Salinas - Oakland route has approximately 2 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 2h 56min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $28 tickets tend to run out quickly. 
 The distance between Salinas and Oakland is around 157 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.
          
        
The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 2h 56min to cover 157 kilometers.
According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $28 and leaves Salinas - Downtown. You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go direct to Oakland - Jack London Sq.
The last train leaves at 6:28pm from Salinas - Downtown and arrives at 9:24pm at Oakland - Jack London Sq. It will take 2h 56min, its price is $36 and the number of changes will be 1.
Yes, there are direct train routes, their duration is usually around 2h 56min and the price is $28.