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

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Salinas is to line 101 bus and bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h.

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 9m 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 station. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Salinas Train Station via 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from San Rafael to Salinas?

The distance between San Rafael and Salinas is 126 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 4h and costs $21 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 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 4h and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 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 & 4th 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 9m to drive from San Rafael to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 469+ 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 (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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 & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
4h
$21–34
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 18m
$37–78
Drive 119.8 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Salinascar 119.8 mi
2h 9m
$22–32
Line 101 bus, bus via Oakland
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 56m
$43–73

San Rafael to Salinas by bus

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Distance: 125.7 mi
Duration: 4h

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 Train Station via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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