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How to get fromPetaluma to Salinas Stationby bus, train, car, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    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
    $60–105

  2. Drive 140.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Salinas Stationcar car 140.7 mi
    2h 32m
    $26–38

  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
    $58–113

  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 45m
    $84–100

  5. Bus

    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 San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    5h 24m
    $38–56

  6. Train (Amtrak)

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

Petaluma to Salinas Station by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Salinas Station, 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 24m. 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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