There are 3 ways to get from Martinez to Salinas by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 12m$75–120Drive 113.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Martinez to Salinascar 113.9 mi
2h$21–30Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Martinez to Emeryvilletrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 24m
Martinez to Salinas by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Martinez to Salinas is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Martinez to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Martinez and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Martinez and Salinas is 140 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.
The best way to get from Martinez to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $75 - $120.
The train from Martinez to Salinas takes 4h 12m including transfers and departs once daily.
Martinez to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.
Martinez to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Martinez to Salinas is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Martinez to Salinas.
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What companies run services between Martinez, Contra Costa County, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 4h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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Train from Martinez to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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