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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Mill Valley is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Mill Valley is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Mill Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Mill Valley. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Salinas to Mill Valley?

The distance between Salinas and Mill Valley is 130 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Mill Valley without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 3h 32m and costs $85 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Salinas to Mill Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Mill Valley train from?

Salinas to Mill Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Salinas to Mill Valley train arrive?

Salinas to Mill Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Mill Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Mill Valley is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Salinas to Mill Valley.

Where can I stay near Mill Valley?

There are 516+ hotels available in Mill Valley.

Salinas to Mill Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Mill Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, or car

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Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 32m
$86–127
Bus, line 66 bus, BART, line 120 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
3. Take the bus from Monterey & Senter to Milpitas BARTbus 66 / ...
4. Take the subway from Milpitas to Montgomery Streetsubway
5. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Drbus 120
6. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners to E Blithedale Ave & Hill Stbus 17
6h 32m
$20–35
Drive 119.7 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Mill Valleycar 119.7 mi
2h 14m
$22–32
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
5h 31m
$46–86

Salinas to Mill Valley by bus and subway

20Weekly Services

6h 32mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.5 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Mill Valley via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, and San Francisco Caltrain Northbound in around 3h 32m.

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