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How to get fromMill Valley to Salinasby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Mill Valley to Salinas by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Caltrain, train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 22m
    $89–125

  2. Drive 119.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mill Valley to Salinascar car 119.5 mi
    2h 13m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4h 53m
    $69–89

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airportbus bus To SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    5h 59m
    $86–106

  5. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    5h 28m
    $37–56

Mill Valley to Salinas by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Mill Valley to Salinas via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Blithedale Ave & Hill St to Salinas via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 5h 28m.

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