How can I travel from Santa Rosa to Salinas without a car?

The bus is the best choice to get to Salinas without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long does it take to get to Salinas from Santa Rosa by bus?

On average, the trip from Santa Rosa to Salinas takes around 10h 55m, but you can get there in as little as 10h 55m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 135 miles (218 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Santa Rosa to Salinas?

The distance separating Santa Rosa and Salinas is 135 miles (218 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Rosa to Salinas?

The majority of buses traveling from Santa Rosa to Salinas start their journey at Santa Rosa Bus Station and wind up at Amtrak. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the most cost-effective way to go from Santa Rosa to Salinas?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $77 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Salinas from Santa Rosa.

How much are the bus tickets from Santa Rosa to Salinas?

You can expect to pay around $77 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $77 and $77, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Bus Santa Rosa (CA), US to Salinas (CA), US | Find the Cheapest Bus Tickets

Bus Santa Rosa to Salinas: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$77

Average bus trip duration10h 55m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure5:20am

Distance136 miles (219 km)

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Where are the popular stops in Santa Rosa and Salinas?

Stops in Santa Rosa

A - Santa Rosa Bus Station

Stops in Salinas

A - Amtrak

B - Alisal St & Pearl St

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Rosa - Salinas

How can I travel from Santa Rosa to Salinas without a car?
How long does it take to get to Salinas from Santa Rosa by bus?
What is the travel distance from Santa Rosa to Salinas?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Rosa to Salinas?
What is the most cost-effective way to go from Santa Rosa to Salinas?
How much are the bus tickets from Santa Rosa to Salinas?

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Santa Rosa to Salinas.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Rosa to Salinas, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Rosa to Salinas.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Rosa to Salinas, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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