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

The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Salinas is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Salinas via 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Petaluma and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from Petaluma to Salinas. However, there are services departing from SMART Petaluma Downtown and arriving at Salinas via El Cerrito Del Norte and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Petaluma to Salinas?

The distance between Petaluma and Salinas is 149 miles. The road distance is 141.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Petaluma to Salinas without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 4h 54m and costs $35 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Petaluma to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Salinas bus from?

Petaluma to Salinas bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Salinas train from?

Petaluma to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Petaluma to Salinas?

The best way to get from Petaluma to Salinas is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Petaluma to Salinas bus arrive?

Petaluma to Salinas bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom St station.

Where does the Petaluma to Salinas train arrive?

Petaluma to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Petaluma to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Salinas is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Petaluma to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 196+ hotels available in Salinas.

Petaluma to Salinas - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and car

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

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
4h 54m
$36–50
Drive 140.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Petaluma to Salinascar 140.4 mi
2h 32m
$26–37
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 27m
$46–101
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
5h 48m
$77–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
5h 14m
$35–51
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 30m
$37–78

Petaluma to Salinas by bus, foot, tram, and train

28Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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 via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $28–65 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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