There are 3 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Salinas is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Salinas is 130 miles. The road distance is 126.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs .
The bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs four times a day.
San Luis Obispo to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
San Luis Obispo to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Salinas is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
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- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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San Luis Obispo to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
San Luis Obispo to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Salinas is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Salinas.
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