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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Pacifica is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Pacifica is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Pacifica?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Pacifica. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave via San Jose Diridon Station, Mission St & 1st St and Daly City BART-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Salinas to Pacifica?

The distance between Salinas and Pacifica is 112 miles. The road distance is 102.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Pacifica without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Salinas to Pacifica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Pacifica bus from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Pacifica?

The best way to get from Salinas to Pacifica is to train and Caltrain which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Salinas to Pacifica bus arrive?

Salinas to Pacifica bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Pacifica?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Pacifica is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Salinas to Pacifica.

Where can I stay near Pacifica?

There are 1184+ hotels available in Pacifica.

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

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

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 Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 41m
$37–55
Drive 102.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Pacificacar 102.2 mi
1h 49m
$19–27
Train, Caltrain
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
4h 9m
$35–64
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
4h 15m
$62–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 29m
$33–53

Salinas to Pacifica by bus, train, and subway

28Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.4 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae, Daly City, and Daly City BART-Bay 4 in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International hourly. Tickets cost $50–65 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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