There are 4 ways to get from Castroville to San Francisco by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
4h 26m$29–45Drive 96.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Castroville to San Franciscocar 96.8 mi
1h 52m$18–26Train, Caltrain
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
4h 27m$33–60Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
4h 57m$64–84
Castroville to San Francisco by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castroville to San Francisco is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Castroville to San Francisco is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Castroville to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Merritt / Crane and arriving at San Francisco via Salinas and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Castroville to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Castroville and San Francisco is 118 miles. The road distance is 97.4 miles.
The best way to get from Castroville to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $29 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Castroville to San Francisco, including transfers.
Castroville to San Francisco bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Castroville to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Castroville to San Francisco is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $29 - $45. Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Castroville, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merritt / Crane to San Francisco via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merritt / Crane to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 4h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
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More Questions & Answers
Castroville to San Francisco bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Castroville to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castroville to San Francisco is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Castroville to San Francisco.
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