How to Travel from

Fresno to Salinas

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Fresno Salinas

Cheapest

By car (227 km)

2 h 32 min

227 km.

from $12

Other

Rideshare

2 h 32 min

227 km.

from $8.64

Train

8 h 13 min

168 km.

from $129.67

Bus via Gilroy

4 h 12 min

168 km.

from $37.13

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Fresno to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

4h 16m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$28.02–$121.02

Train from Oakland to Salinas

Ave. Duration:

2h 57m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$16.56–$95.54

Bus operators

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:

+52 644 410 2444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

tufesa.com.mx/

Bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroy

Ave. Duration:

2h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$12.10–$24.20

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crossborderxpress.com/en/

Bus from Fresno to Gilroy

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$31.85–$44.59

Tufesa

Phone:

+1 833 766 3553

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

tufesainternacional.com

Bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroy

Ave. Duration:

2h 14m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$36.94–$63.69

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:

1-888-678-2871

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

mst.org/

Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas

Ave. Duration:

41 min

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$2.29–$4.20

What is the cheapest way to get from Fresno to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Salinas is to bus which costs $13.04 - $23.91 and takes 3h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fresno to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Fresno to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $25 - $36.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Fresno and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Fresno to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Fresno, CA and arriving at N Main / Rossi via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Fresno and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from Fresno to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Fresno and arriving at Salinas via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Fresno to Salinas?

The distance between Fresno and Salinas is 238 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.

How do I travel from Fresno to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Fresno to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $13.04 - $23.91 .

How long does it take to get from Fresno to Salinas?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Fresno to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fresno to Salinas bus from?

Fresno to Salinas bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Fresno, CA station.

Where do I catch the Fresno to Salinas train from?

Fresno to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fresno station.

Train, bus or fly from Fresno to Salinas?

The best way to get from Fresno to Salinas is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $13.04 - $23.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $38.04 - $184.78 and takes 8h 13m. There are no good options to fly between Fresno to Salinas.

Where does the Fresno to Salinas bus arrive?

Fresno to Salinas bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Gilroy station.

Where does the Fresno to Salinas train arrive?

Fresno to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Fresno to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Salinas is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Fresno to Salinas.

How do I get a train ticket from Fresno to Salinas?

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Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 179+ hotels available in Salinas. Prices start at $52.08 per night.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California. Known for its regional focus on the marine habitats of Monterey Bay, it was the first to exhibit a living kelp forest when it opened in October 1984. Its biologists have pioneered the animal husbandry of jellyfish and it was the first to successfully care for and display a great white shark. The organization's research and conservation efforts also focus on sea otters, various birds, and tunas. Seafood Watch, a sustainable seafood advisory list published by the aquarium beginning in 1999, has influenced the discussion surrounding sustainable seafood. The aquarium was home to Otter 841 prior to her release into the wild as well as Rosa, the oldest living sea otter at the time of her death.

National Steinbeck Center

The National Steinbeck Center is a museum and memorial dedicated to the author John Steinbeck, located at the California State University, Monterey Bay at Salinas City Center building at One Main Street in Salinas, California, the town where Steinbeck grew up.

Fort Ord

Fort Ord is a former United States Army post on Monterey Bay on the Pacific Ocean coast in California, which closed in 1994 due to Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) action. Most of the fort's land now makes up the Fort Ord National Monument, managed by the United States Bureau of Land Management as part of the National Conservation Lands, while a small portion remains an active military installation under Army control, designated the Ord Military Community.

Salinas

Salinas is a city in the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Monterey County. With a population of 163,542 in the 2020 Census, Salinas is the most populous city in Monterey County. Salinas is an urban area located along the eastern limits of the Monterey Bay Area, lying just south of the San Francisco Bay Area and 10 mi southeast of the mouth of the Salinas River. The city is located at the mouth of the Salinas Valley, about 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean, and it has a climate more influenced by the ocean than the interior.

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Four ways to Travel from Fresno to Salinas

Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Bus operators

Tufesa Mexico

CBX Cross Border Express

Tufesa

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Fresno to Salinas?

What is the fastest way to get from Fresno to Salinas?

Is there a direct bus between Fresno and Salinas?

Is there a direct train between Fresno and Salinas?

How far is it from Fresno to Salinas?

How do I travel from Fresno to Salinas without a car?

How long does it take to get from Fresno to Salinas?

Where do I catch the Fresno to Salinas bus from?

Where do I catch the Fresno to Salinas train from?

Train, bus or fly from Fresno to Salinas?

Where does the Fresno to Salinas bus arrive?

Where does the Fresno to Salinas train arrive?

Can I drive from Fresno to Salinas?

How do I get a train ticket from Fresno to Salinas?

Where can I stay near Salinas?