What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Novato?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Novato is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Novato?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Novato is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Novato. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via San Jose Diridon Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Salinas to Novato?

The distance between Salinas and Novato is 148 miles. The road distance is 130.8 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Novato without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Novato without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Novato?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Salinas to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Novato bus from?

Salinas to Novato bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Salinas to Novato bus arrive?

Salinas to Novato bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Novato is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Salinas to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 483+ hotels available in Novato.

Salinas to Novato - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Novato by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
5h 11m
$38–78
Drive 130.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Novatocar 130.1 mi
2h 19m
$24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101 / ...
5h 27m
$35–60
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Mill Valley P&R - dropoffbus From SFO
5h 40m
$86–102

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

7Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salinas to Novato.

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Distance: 146.7 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 5h 27m.

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