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How to get fromSalinas to Sonoma State Universityby train (Amtrak), shuttle, bus, car, train, ferry, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Sonoma State University by train (Amtrak), shuttle, bus, car, train, ferry, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Cotatitrain train Smart
    6h 24m

  2. Drive 148.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Sonoma State Universitycar car 148.8 mi
    2h 41m
    $28–40

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Domesticshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus bus Sonoma County Airport
    7h 7m
    $78–125

  4. Train, Caltrain, ferry

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Cotatitrain train
    6h 52m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to E Washington St & Johnson Stbus bus 172
    7h 34m
    $37–58

Salinas to Sonoma State University by bus, shuttle, and foot

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Sonoma State University, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Sonoma State University via Oakland, Lake Merritt, Montgomery Street, Mission St & 2nd St, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, SMART San Rafael, and SMART Cotati in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Sonoma State University via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, E Washington St & Kenilworth Dr, and Sonoma State University in around 7h 34m.

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