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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 19m
    $190–310

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    10h 13m
    $44–61

  3. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 25m

  4. Drive  303.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Salinascar car 303.1 mi
    5h 14m
    $56–80

  5. Fly, line 20 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    5h 54m
    $216–570

California to Salinas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $190–310 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Santa Barbara in around 8h 25m.

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