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 9m.

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. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Salinas via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Salinas?

The distance between San Rafael and Salinas is 127 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 ferry and Caltrain and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $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 & 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 190+ hotels available in Salinas.

San Rafael to Salinas - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, Caltrain, and bus

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

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

Ferry, Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
4h 43m
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2. Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
5h 56m
$20–34
Line 101 bus, bus
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 San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
4h 55m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 18m
$33–73
Drive 119.8 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Salinascar 119.8 mi
2h 9m
$22–32

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 126.3 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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 & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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