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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Salinas is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Salinas via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Novato to Salinas?

The distance between Novato and Salinas is 138 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Salinas without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 4h 53m and costs $30 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Novato to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Salinas bus from?

Novato to Salinas bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where does the Novato to Salinas bus arrive?

Novato to Salinas bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Salinas is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Novato to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 190+ hotels available in Salinas.

Novato to Salinas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, car, and shuttle

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

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

Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
4h 53m
$34–53
Drive 129.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Salinascar 129.9 mi
2h 20m
$24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 41m
$33–69
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Mill Valley P&R - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus To SFO
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
6h 32m
$79–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
5h 18m
$30–51

Novato to Salinas by bus and train

28Weekly Services

4h 53mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.4 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Salinas via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 5h 18m.

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