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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Taft is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Taft is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Taft?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Taft. However, there are services departing from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 and arriving at Taft Transit Center via Gilroy, East California & Washington and Cal State University Bakersfield - Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Salinas to Taft?

The distance between Salinas and Taft is 362 miles. The road distance is 191.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Taft without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $50 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Salinas to Taft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Taft bus from?

Salinas to Taft bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.

Where does the Salinas to Taft bus arrive?

Salinas to Taft bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Taft?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Taft is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Salinas to Taft.

Where can I stay near Taft?

There are four+ hotels available in Taft.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Taft by train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Santa BarbaraCoast Starlight
2. Drive from Santa Barbara to Taft
8h 22m
$82–128
Bus via Taft College / 6th St. at Cougar Ct.
cheapest
1. Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfield
3. Take the bus from Cal State University Bakersfield - Transit Center to Taft College / 6th St. at Cougar Ct.120
8h 58m
$31–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfield, CA
3. Take the bus from Cal State University Bakersfield - Transit Center to Taft Transit Center120
8h 51m
$52–84
Drive 190.2 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Taft190.2 mi
3h 25m
$35–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbara
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Taft Transit Center120
12h 53m

Salinas to Taft by bus and foot

20Weekly Services

8h 51mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360.3 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Taft Transit Center via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Bakersfield, CA, East California & Washington, Csub, and Cal State University Bakersfield - Transit Center in around 8h 51m.

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