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 48m.

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 48m 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 Mission St & 2nd St and Daly City BART-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

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 40m and costs $26 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m 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 8m and costs $45 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $95 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Salinas to Pacifica bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Pacifica?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Pacifica is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Salinas to Pacifica.

Where can I stay near Pacifica?

There are 701+ 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, bus (Flixbus), or bus (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, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
3h 40m
$27–105
Drive 102.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Pacifica102.2 mi
1h 48m
$19–27
Train, Caltrain
1. Take the train from Salinas to San JoseCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
4h 8m
$47–213
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to OaklandFlixBus 2005
3h 42m
$21–92
Bus via Mission St & 2nd St
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San FranciscoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Daly City BART Station14R
4h 2m

Salinas to Pacifica by bus, train, and subway

32Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.4 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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 8m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–85 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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