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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Willits is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Willits is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Willits?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Willits. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak via San Jose Diridon Station, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Salinas to Willits?

The distance between Salinas and Willits is 255 miles. The road distance is 239.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Willits without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 8h 21m and costs $55 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Salinas to Willits, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Willits bus from?

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

Where does the Salinas to Willits bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Willits?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Willits is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Salinas to Willits.

Where can I stay near Willits?

There are 13+ hotels available in Willits.

Salinas to Willits - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Willits by bus, train, car, 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
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Hwy 101 at RR Xing - Earth Labbus 65
8h 21m
$56–142
Drive 238.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Willitscar 238.5 mi
4h 16m
$44–63
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 31m
$72–146
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 Copeland St Transit Mallbus 101 / ...
4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus
9h 42m
$61–107

Salinas to Willits by bus, train, subway, and foot

13Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.4 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A, and Petaluma in around 9h 42m.

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