What is the cheapest way to get from Taft to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Taft to Salinas is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taft to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Taft to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Taft and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Taft to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Taft Transit Center and arriving at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via Csub, Bakersfield, CA and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Taft to Salinas?

The distance between Taft and Salinas is 362 miles. The road distance is 191.2 miles.

How do I travel from Taft to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Taft to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $50 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Taft to Salinas?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Taft to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taft to Salinas bus from?

Taft to Salinas bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Taft Transit Center station.

Where does the Taft to Salinas bus arrive?

Taft to Salinas bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Cal State University Bakersfield - Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Taft to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Taft to Salinas is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Taft to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 183+ hotels available in Salinas.

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

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

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

Drive, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Drive from Taft to Santa Barbara
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to SalinasCoast Starlight
8h 5m
$85–358
Bus via N Main St/ W Rossi St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taft Transit Center to Cal State University Bakersfield - Transit Center120
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroy
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi St59
8h 42m
$30–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taft Transit Center to Cal State University Bakersfield - Transit Center120
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Gilroy
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 359
8h 29m
$51–84
Drive 190.1 mi
1. Drive from Taft to Salinas190.1 mi
3h 25m
$35–51
Bus via San Jose
1. Take the bus from Taft Transit Center to GET Downtown Transit Center120
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Jose Diridon Station
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinas
10h 12m
$48–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Taft Transit Center to Bakersfield Amtrak120
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
3. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinas
12h 28m

Taft to Salinas by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360.4 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Taft, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Taft Transit Center to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via Cal State University Bakersfield - Transit Center, Csub, East California & Beverly, Bakersfield, CA, Gilroy, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 8h 29m.

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