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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Novato is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Novato is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Novato. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Townsend St & Lusk St and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Salinas to Novato?

The distance between Salinas and Novato is 139 miles. The road distance is 130.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Novato without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $23 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Salinas to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Novato bus from?

Salinas to Novato bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Novato?

The best way to get from Salinas to Novato is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Salinas to Novato bus arrive?

Salinas to Novato bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Novato is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Salinas to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 499+ hotels available in Novato.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Novato by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, 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 Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
4h 12m
$23–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
5h 11m
$40–81
Drive 130.1 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Novatocar 130.1 mi
2h 19m
$24–35
Bus via Oakland
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
5h 8m
$46–74
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
5h 46m
$39–78

Salinas to Novato by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.7 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via San Francisco, Townsend St & Lusk St, Kearny St & Geary St, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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