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

The cheapest way to get from Mill Valley to Salinas is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mill Valley to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Mill Valley and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Mill Valley to Salinas. However, there are services departing from E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave and arriving at Salinas via San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Mill Valley to Salinas?

The distance between Mill Valley and Salinas is 125 miles. The road distance is 120.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mill Valley to Salinas without a car is to line 114 bus and bus which takes 4h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Mill Valley to Salinas, including transfers.

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

Mill Valley to Salinas bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave station.

Train or bus from Mill Valley to Salinas?

The best way to get from Mill Valley to Salinas is to line 114 bus and bus which takes 4h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Mill Valley to Salinas bus arrive?

Mill Valley to Salinas bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Can I drive from Mill Valley to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Mill Valley to Salinas is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Mill Valley to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 171+ hotels available in Salinas.

Mill Valley to Salinas - 4 ways to travel via train, line 114 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Mill Valley to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Line 114 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave to 1st St & Mission St114
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 4m
Drive 119.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mill Valley to Salinas119.6 mi
2h 12m
$22–32
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from San Jose to SalinasCoast Starlight
4h 21m
$96–121
Line 150 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr to Mission St & 4th St150 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train StationFlixBus 2005
4h 54m
$35–61

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 124.3 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave to Salinas via 1st St & Mission St and San Francisco in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mill Valley to Salinas via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 4h 21m.

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