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How to get fromGrass Valley to Salinasby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grass Valley to Salinas by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train via San Jose

    best
    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    8h 4m
    $76–142

  2. Drive 229.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grass Valley to Salinascar car 229.3 mi
    4h 2m
    $42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    5. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    10h 8m
    $68–99

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train
    9h 6m
    $72–156

Grass Valley to Salinas by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Grass Valley, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from City Hall to Salinas via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton, and San Jose in around 10h 8m.

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