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How to get fromSalinas to San Francisco Bay Areaby bus, ferry, unknown, train, plane, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to San Francisco Bay Area by bus, ferry, unknown, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    4h 32m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    4h 35m

  3. Line 20 bus, fly, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MRY - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    5h 49m

  4. Bus, line 66 bus, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Monterey & Senter to Milpitas BARTbus bus 66 / ...
    4. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    5h 43m

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Salinas to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the bus to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Station, take the bus to San Francisco, walk to 3rd St & Bryant St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to San Francisco Bay Area via Oakland, Lake Merritt, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 4h 35m.

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