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How to get fromSalinas to Novatoby bus, train, car, shuttle or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Novato by bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    4h 38m
    $36–53

  2. Drive 130.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Novatocar car 130.1 mi
    2h 19m
    $24–35

  3. Train, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to DeLong Ave Bus Padbus bus 101
    5h 9m
    $36–62

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Mill Valley P&R - dropoffbus bus From SFO
    5h 40m
    $86–102

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    5h 11m
    $35–73

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101 / ...
    5h 27m
    $33–56

Salinas to Novato by bus, train, tram, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 5h 27m.

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