What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via San Jose Diridon Station and Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Lake Merritt and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Salinas to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Salinas and Santa Rosa is 171 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Santa Rosa without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $75 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Santa Rosa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Santa Rosa train from?

Salinas to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Salinas to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Santa Rosa train arrive?

Salinas to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Santa Rosa is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Salinas to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 286+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Salinas to Santa Rosa - 4 ways to travel via train, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa by shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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Shuttle, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Domesticshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
6h 2m
$77–133
Drive 156.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Santa Rosacar 156.3 mi
2h 46m
$29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
6h 10m
$37–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus
3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172
6h 13m
$32–48

Salinas to Santa Rosa by bus, shuttle, and foot

67Weekly Services

6h 2mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.9 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Oakland, Lake Merritt, Montgomery Street, Mission St & 2nd St, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, and Perry St & 3rd St in around 6h 13m.

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