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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Salinas. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Salinas via San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Salinas?

The distance between San Rafael and Salinas is 129 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Salinas without a car is to line 101 bus and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from San Rafael to Salinas, including transfers.

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

San Rafael to Salinas bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Salinas?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Salinas is to line 101 bus and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the San Rafael to Salinas bus arrive?

San Rafael to Salinas bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Salinas?

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

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 167+ hotels available in Salinas.

San Rafael to Salinas - 4 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Line 101 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 57m
Drive 119.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Salinas119.8 mi
2h 8m
$22–32
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to SalinasCoast Starlight
5h 18m
$35–73
Line 101 bus, bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train StationFlixBus 2005
4h 15m
$32–50

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 127.8 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Salinas via Mission St & Fremont St and San Francisco in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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