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How to get fromSalinas to Redwood National Parkby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Salinas to Redwood National Park by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    4. Take the bus from Arcata Airport to Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NBbus bus
    7h 26m
    $340–1,270

  2. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MRY - ACV
    2. Take the bus from Arcata Airport to Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NBbus bus
    8h 42m
    $58–341

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain train
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NBbus bus 20
    14h 12m
    $139–238

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Drive from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to Redwood National Parkcar car
    15h 38m
    $138–270

  5. Drive 421.2 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Redwood National Parkcar car 421.2 mi
    7h 40m
    $77–111

  6. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    4. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Prairie Creek SP Visitor Center - SBbus bus
    8h 28m
    $240–352

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NBbus bus 20
    14h 19m
    $141–219

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Salinas to Redwood National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 389 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Redwood National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Salinas to Redwood National Park. However, you can take the train to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), walk to Arcata Airport, take the bus to Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NB, then walk to Redwood National Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Redwood National Park via Martinez, Martinez, Arcata Transit Center, and Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NB in around 14h 12m.

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