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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Petaluma is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Petaluma is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St via San Jose Diridon Station and Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at SMART Petaluma Downtown via Lake Merritt and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Salinas to Petaluma?

The distance between Salinas and Petaluma is 150 miles. The road distance is 141.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Petaluma without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Salinas to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Petaluma bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salinas to Petaluma train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Petaluma?

The best way to get from Salinas to Petaluma is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Salinas to Petaluma bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salinas to Petaluma train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Petaluma is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Salinas to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 198+ hotels available in Petaluma.

Salinas to Petaluma - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Petaluma by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus
3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 172
5h 43m
$32–49
Drive 140.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Petalumacar 140.5 mi
2h 31m
$26–37
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
5h 51m
$36–76
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Domesticshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus Sonoma County Airport
5h 32m
$77–123
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 11m
$48–98

Salinas to Petaluma by bus and foot

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148.9 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, and Perry St & 3rd St in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $28–65 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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