What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to San Rafael is to bus and line 66 bus and BART which costs $17 - $28 and takes 5h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to San Rafael is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via San Jose Diridon Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Salinas to San Rafael?

The distance between Salinas and San Rafael is 127 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to San Rafael without a car is to bus and Caltrain and ferry which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Salinas to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to San Rafael bus from?

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

Where does the Salinas to San Rafael bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to San Rafael is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Salinas to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 460+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Salinas to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to San Rafael by bus, train, ferry, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or subway

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, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
4h 11m
$32–57
Bus, line 66 bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
3. Take the bus from Monterey & Senter to Milpitas BARTbus 66 / ...
4. Take the subway from Milpitas to Montgomery Streetsubway
5h 39m
$18–28
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
4h 31m
$33–69
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
4h 51m
$31–54
Drive 119.9 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to San Rafaelcar 119.9 mi
2h 8m
$22–32

Salinas to San Rafael by train, foot, subway, and bus

7Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salinas to San Rafael.

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Distance: 126.2 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 4h 51m.

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