E85 Ethanol Stations in Salinas, CA
Addresses, map and directions
Find public E85 ethanol stations in Salinas, CA: station addresses, a map centered on Salinas, and the closest alternatives nearby.
Salinas E85 ethanol station map
The map opens on Salinas with E85 ethanol selected. Search any address or ZIP to see the nearest stations, and tap a marker for directions. Station data is from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Map and station data: U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center Station Locator. Stations are listed by their owners and networks; check the network app before you drive.
E85 ethanol stations in Salinas
The Department of Energy's station list shows 4 public E85 ethanol stations in Salinas. 3 more are listed within 25 miles of downtown, in Castroville, Watsonville, Gilroy.
E85 ethanol fuel stations located in Salinas
Pearsons Fuels - Kwik Serv
201 Monterey St, Salinas, CA 93901
Pearson Fuels - Central Gas
47 John St, Salinas, CA 93901
Pearson Fuels - Marathon
1222 De La Torre St, Salinas, CA 93905
Pearson Fuels - Chevron
945 Abbott St, Salinas, CA 93901
Nearby E85 ethanol stations outside Salinas
The closest listed stations in other cities, measured in a straight line from downtown Salinas (not driving distance).
| Station | City | From downtown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Fuels - Chevron 11601 Merritt St | Castroville | 8.0 miles northwest | Directions |
| Pearson Fuels 676 E Lake Ave | Watsonville | 17.1 miles north | Directions |
| 76 601 Leavesley Rd | Gilroy | 23.3 miles north | Directions |
Before you go
- E85 is for flex-fuel vehicles only. Check your owner's manual or fuel door before using it. More in our E85 fuel guide.
- Every station listed is public. "Listed" does not mean the fuel or charger is available today, so check before a special trip.
- Regional average price (U.S. Department of Energy, April 2026, West Coast region): $3.49 per gallon (gasoline: $5.69 per gallon). This is not a Salinas pump price, so ask the station.
- Use the map to pick the station nearest you.
Salinas E85 ethanol FAQs
Where can I find E85 ethanol stations in Salinas?
The Department of Energy lists 4 public stations in Salinas: Pearsons Fuels - Kwik Serv, 201 Monterey St; Pearson Fuels - Central Gas, 47 John St; Pearson Fuels - Marathon, 1222 De La Torre St; Pearson Fuels - Chevron, 945 Abbott St. Use the map above for directions.
How many E85 ethanol stations are in Salinas?
4 public stations are listed with Salinas as the city, as of October 21, 2026 (AFDC). Counts change as stations are added or removed.
What are the closest E85 ethanol stations outside Salinas?
The nearest listed ones are Pearson Fuels - Chevron in Castroville (8.0 miles); Pearson Fuels in Watsonville (17.1 miles); 76 in Gilroy (23.3 miles).
Can regular gasoline vehicles use E85?
No. E85 is only for flex-fuel vehicles. Check your owner's manual or the fuel door.
How can I check whether a station is still active?
Call the station (numbers are on each card where listed) or check the network app, and ask. If a listing is wrong, you can report it to the Department of Energy using the link at the bottom of the page.
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Station data and corrections
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center station list, public and open E85 ethanol stations, retrieved October 21, 2026. Distances are straight-line from downtown Salinas, not driving distances. Hours and availability change. Something wrong or missing? Submit a new station or report a change to the Department of Energy.