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 30m.

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 30m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

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 53m.

How far is it from Salinas to Petaluma?

The distance between Salinas and Petaluma is 148 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 4h 49m and costs $40 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 Jefferson Lines, depart from Salinas Train 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 4h 49m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Salinas to Petaluma bus arrive?

Salinas to Petaluma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at San Francisco 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 30m to drive from Salinas to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 202+ hotels available in Petaluma.

Salinas to Petaluma - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and shuttle

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 172
4h 49m
$43–60
Drive 140.5 mi
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1. Drive from Salinas to Petalumacar 140.5 mi
2h 30m
$26–37
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry Larkspur
5h 8m
$48–64
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
5h 53m
$43–84
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
$59–110
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

Salinas to Petaluma by bus and foot

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.3 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via San Francisco and Perry St & 3rd St in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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