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How to get fromWillits to Salinasby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Willits to Salinas by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Babcock Park to Sonoma County Airportbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    8h 19m
    $66–149

  2. Drive 238.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Willits to Salinascar car 238.4 mi
    4h 16m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 22m
    $94–164

  4. Bus, train via Santa Rosa

    1. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train
    9h 54m
    $59–127

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    9h 15m
    $73–106

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Salinas via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 9h 15m.

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