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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas is to bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 5h 2m.

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 47m 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 station. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Salinas Train Station via 4th St & Folsom St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Salinas?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Salinas is 166 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 5h 2m and costs $25 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 Transit Mall station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Salinas?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Salinas bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Salinas bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom 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 47m to drive from Santa Rosa to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 157+ hotels available in Salinas.

Santa Rosa to Salinas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Caltrain

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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 Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
5h 2m
$25–39
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
5h 19m
$22–40
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 37m
$38–84
Drive 156.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Salinascar 156.3 mi
2h 47m
$29–42
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 6m
$47–101

Santa Rosa to Salinas by bus

4Weekly Buses

5h 2mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Salinas.

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Distance: 165.1 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Salinas Train Station via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Salinas via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Lake Merritt, and Oakland in around 6h 37m.

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