There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Willits by train, bus, shuttle, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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Train, bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 11m$73–133Drive 238.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Willitscar 238.5 mi
4h 16m$44–63Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Domestic
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Willits City Parkbus 65
9h 14m$81–166Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 31m$82–147Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus
9h 46m$62–94
Salinas to Willits by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Willits is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Willits is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Willits. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak via San Jose Diridon Station, Perry St & 3rd St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Salinas and Willits is 280 miles. The road distance is 239.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Willits without a car is to train and bus via Ukiah which takes 9h 11m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Salinas to Willits, including transfers.
Salinas to Willits bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Willits bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Willits is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Salinas to Willits.
There are 14+ hotels available in Willits.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Willits, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma in around 9h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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Train from Salinas to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
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- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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