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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Mill Valley is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Mill Valley is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Mill Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Mill Valley. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at E Blithedale Ave & Hill St via Mission St & 2nd St and Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Salinas to Mill Valley?

The distance between Salinas and Mill Valley is 130 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Mill Valley without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 31m and costs $90 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Salinas to Mill Valley, including transfers.

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

Salinas to Mill Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Mill Valley?

The best way to get from Salinas to Mill Valley is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 31m and costs $90 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus and line 150 bus, which costs and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Salinas to Mill Valley bus arrive?

Salinas to Mill Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Mill Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Mill Valley is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Salinas to Mill Valley.

Where can I stay near Mill Valley?

There are 602+ hotels available in Mill Valley.

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

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

Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to San JoseCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
3h 31m
$91–273
Drive 119.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Mill Valley119.7 mi
2h 13m
$22–32
Bus, line 150 bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San FranciscoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr150 / ...
4h 9m
Bus, line 114 bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San FranciscoFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to E Blithedale Ave & Hill St114
4h 27m
$32–80

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salinas to Mill Valley.

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Distance: 129.5 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Mill Valley via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, and San Francisco Caltrain Northbound in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to E Blithedale Ave & Hill St via San Francisco, Mission St & 2nd St, and Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners in around 4h 9m.

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