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How to get fromSan Rafael to Salinasby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or subway

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

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  1. Line 101 bus, Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4h 33m
    $37–52

  2. BART, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    5h 56m
    $20–34

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 18m
    $43–83

  4. Drive 119.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Rafael to Salinascar car 119.8 mi
    2h 9m
    $22–32

  5. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4h 50m
    $34–51

San Rafael to Salinas by bus, tram, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Salinas via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 4h 50m.

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