What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Ave & Sebastopol Ave and arriving at Salinas via San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Salinas?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Salinas is 167 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Salinas bus from?

Santa Rosa to Salinas bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Ave & Sebastopol Ave station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Salinas?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Salinas bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Salinas bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Salinas is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Santa Rosa to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 173+ hotels available in Salinas.

Santa Rosa to Salinas - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Ave & Sebastopol Ave to 1st St & Mission St172 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 34m
Drive 156.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Salinas156.3 mi
2h 46m
$29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the train from Oakland to SalinasCoast Starlight
6h 43m
$37–78
Bus via Santa Rosa Transit Mall
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 22m
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train StationFlixBus 2005
5h 40m
$37–91
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San RafaelSmart
2. Take the train from Oakland to SalinasCoast Starlight
7h 1m
$34–78

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas.

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Ave & Sebastopol Ave to Salinas via 1st St & Mission St and San Francisco in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Salinas via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Lake Merritt, and Oakland in around 7h 1m.

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