What is the cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Salinas is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Salinas is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Grass Valley and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Grass Valley to Salinas. However, there are services departing from City Hall and arriving at Salinas via Auburn Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Grass Valley to Salinas?

The distance between Grass Valley and Salinas is 257 miles. The road distance is 230.6 miles.

How do I travel from Grass Valley to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Grass Valley to Salinas without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 53m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Grass Valley to Salinas?

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Grass Valley to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grass Valley to Salinas bus from?

Grass Valley to Salinas bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from City Hall station.

Where does the Grass Valley to Salinas bus arrive?

Grass Valley to Salinas bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Grass Valley to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Grass Valley to Salinas is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Grass Valley to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 167+ hotels available in Salinas.

Grass Valley to Salinas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Grass Valley to Salinas by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to San Jose
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinas
7h 53m
$58–98
Drive 229.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grass Valley to Salinas229.3 mi
4h 1m
$42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station5
2. Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stockton
4. Take the bus from Stockton to San Jose
5. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinas
9h 58m
Bus, train via City Hall
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to San Jose
3. Take the train from San Jose to Salinas
8h 33m
$70–108
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station5
2. Take the bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th St60
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinas
9h 24m
$44–90

Grass Valley to Salinas by bus and train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.7 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Grass Valley, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from City Hall to Salinas via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton, and San Jose in around 9h 58m.

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