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How to get fromPetaluma to Salinasby bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    4h 49m
    $41–64

  2. Drive 140.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Salinascar car 140.4 mi
    2h 31m
    $26–37

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 27m
    $58–114

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup 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
    6h 39m
    $84–100

  5. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma 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 58m
    $65–111

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 31m
    $44–88

Petaluma to Salinas by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Salinas Train Station via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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