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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Scotts Valley is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Scotts Valley is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Scotts Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Scotts Valley. However, there are services departing from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 and arriving at Scotts Valley Dr & Dunslee Way via Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 and Soquel Ave & Front. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Salinas to Scotts Valley?

The distance between Salinas and Scotts Valley is 51 miles. The road distance is 39.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Scotts Valley without a car is to line 28 bus and line 1 bus which takes 2h 37m and costs $4 - $11.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Salinas to Scotts Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Scotts Valley bus from?

Salinas to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 station.

Where does the Salinas to Scotts Valley bus arrive?

Salinas to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Scotts Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Scotts Valley is 40 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Salinas to Scotts Valley.

Where can I stay near Scotts Valley?

There are 178+ hotels available in Scotts Valley.

Salinas to Scotts Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 28 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Scotts Valley by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 28 bus, line 1 bus
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1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
2h 37m
$5–10
Train, line 17 bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus 17
3h 3m
$24–51
Drive 39.6 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Scotts Valleycar 39.6 mi
46 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salinas to Scotts Valleytaxi 39.6 mi
46 min
$130–160

Salinas to Scotts Valley by bus

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2h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 50.7 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Scotts Valley Dr & Dunslee Way via Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 and Soquel Ave & Front in around 2h 37m.

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