What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Grass Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Grass Valley is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Grass Valley?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Grass Valley is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Grass Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Grass Valley. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Tinloy St at Bank St via San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento and Nevada St at Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Salinas to Grass Valley?

The distance between Salinas and Grass Valley is 264 miles. The road distance is 229.6 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Grass Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Grass Valley without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 43m and costs $75 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Grass Valley?

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Salinas to Grass Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Grass Valley bus from?

Salinas to Grass Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Salinas to Grass Valley bus arrive?

Salinas to Grass Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Grass Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Grass Valley is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Salinas to Grass Valley.

Where can I stay near Grass Valley?

There are 91+ hotels available in Grass Valley.

Salinas to Grass Valley - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Salinas to Grass Valley by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
2. Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
8h 43m
$78–157
Drive 228.3 mi
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1. Drive from Salinas to Grass Valleycar 228.3 mi
4h 3m
$42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
4. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus
5. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
10h 50m
$68–99

Salinas to Grass Valley by train and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 43mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.3 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to Tinloy St at Bank St via San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 10h 50m.

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