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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Salinas is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 23m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Salinas Train Station via 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Novato to Salinas?

The distance between Novato and Salinas is 137 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 which takes 4h 23m and costs $22 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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.

Train or bus from Novato to Salinas?

The best way to get from Novato to Salinas is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 15m.

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 164+ hotels available in Salinas.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Novato to Salinas by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or train (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
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
4h 23m
$22–35
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
$38–79
Drive 129.9 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Salinascar 129.9 mi
2h 20m
$24–35
Bus via Oakland
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 19m
$44–74
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 15m
$38–77

Novato to Salinas by bus

4Weekly Buses

4h 23mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.5 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Salinas Train Station via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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