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How to get fromSalinas to Windsorby train (Amtrak), shuttle, bus, train, car, ferry, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Windsor by train (Amtrak), shuttle, bus, train, car, 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 Windsortrain train Smart
    6h 24m
    $44–92

  2. Drive 165.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Windsorcar car 165.8 mi
    2h 55m
    $31–44

  3. Shuttle, bus, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Windsortrain train
    6h 41m
    $85–108

  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 Windsortrain train
    6h 52m
    $45–80

  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 Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    7h 50m
    $38–60

Salinas to Windsor by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Windsor, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to SMART Windsor via Oakland, Lake Merritt, Montgomery Street, Mission St & 2nd St, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Windsor River Rd via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Santa Rosa Transit Mall in around 7h 50m.

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