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

The cheapest way to get from Clearlake to Salinas is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clearlake to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Clearlake and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Clearlake to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Veteran's Clinic Lakeshore and arriving at Salinas via Ray's Food Place/Walmart, Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood, San Francisco Bus Station and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Clearlake to Salinas?

The distance between Clearlake and Salinas is 221 miles. The road distance is 200.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clearlake to Salinas without a car is to taxi and train and Caltrain and bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $190 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Clearlake to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clearlake to Salinas bus from?

Clearlake to Salinas bus services, operated by Lake Transit, depart from Ray's Food Place/Walmart station.

Where does the Clearlake to Salinas bus arrive?

Clearlake to Salinas bus services, operated by Lake Transit, arrive at Lincoln Ave. Bridge station.

Can I drive from Clearlake to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Clearlake to Salinas is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Clearlake to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 196+ hotels available in Salinas.

Clearlake to Salinas - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Clearlake to Salinas by taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Taxi, train, Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Clearlake to SMART Windsortaxi
2. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
7h 31m
$195–245
Drive 199.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Clearlake to Salinascar 199.7 mi
3h 55m
$37–53
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Clearlake to SMART Windsortaxi
2. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain
3. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain
8h 47m
$197–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ray's Food Place/Walmart to Lincoln Ave. Bridgebus 3
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
9h 58m
$93–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ray's Food Place/Walmart to Lincoln Ave. Bridgebus 3
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
3. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain
11h 4m
$110–186

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Distance: 219.9 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Veteran's Clinic Lakeshore to Salinas via Ray's Food Place/Walmart, Lincoln Ave. Bridge, Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 9h 58m.

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