There are 6 ways to get from Redwood Valley to Salinas by bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Caltrain
best- Take the bus from West Rd & Hwy 101 to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 65
- Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
8h 8m$38–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from West Rd & Hwy 101 to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 65
- Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
8h 28m$36–70Bus, Caltrain, train
- Take the bus from West Rd & Hwy 101 to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 65
- Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to North Point St & Van Ness Avebus 172
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
8h 55m$44–98Drive 224.9 mi
- Drive from Redwood Valley to Salinascar 224.9 mi
4h 1m$41–60Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from West Rd & Hwy 101 to Sonoma County Airportbus 65
- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Prunedale Park & Ride
8h 52m$81–166Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
9h 25m$56–148
Redwood Valley to Salinas by bus, foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Redwood Valley to Salinas is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Redwood Valley to Salinas is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Redwood Valley to Salinas. However, there are services departing from West Rd & Hwy 101 and arriving at Salinas via Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1, 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Redwood Valley and Salinas is 242 miles. The road distance is 226.2 miles.
The best way to get from Redwood Valley to Salinas without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 8h 8m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Redwood Valley to Salinas, including transfers.
Redwood Valley to Salinas bus services, operated by Mendocino Transit Authority, depart from West Rd & Hwy 101 station.
Redwood Valley to Salinas bus services, operated by Mendocino Transit Authority, arrive at 2nd Street Transit Mall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redwood Valley to Salinas is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Redwood Valley to Salinas.
There are 197+ hotels available in Salinas.
What companies run services between Redwood Valley, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from West Rd & Hwy 101 to Salinas via Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 800-696-4682
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
Bus from West Rd & Hwy 101 to 2nd Street Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
Bus from West Rd & Hwy 101 to 2nd Street Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
Bus from West Rd & Hwy 101 to 2nd Street Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
Bus from West Rd & Hwy 101 to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
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