There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Soledad by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
4h 21m$29–45Drive 131.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco to Soledadcar 131.5 mi
2h 18m$24–35Caltrain, train, bus
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
5h 28m$33–61Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Prunedale Park & RideMonterey Airbus from airport
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
6h 18m$64–84Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
4h 43m$31–44
San Francisco to Soledad by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Soledad is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Soledad is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Soledad. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Front / San Vicente via San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between San Francisco and Soledad is 135 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Soledad without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $28 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from San Francisco to Soledad, including transfers.
San Francisco to Soledad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
San Francisco to Soledad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Soledad is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from San Francisco to Soledad.
There are two+ hotels available in Soledad.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Soledad, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Francisco to Front / San Vicente via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
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