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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Salinasby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, subway, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Salinas by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane ABQ - MRY
    8h 17m
    $105–558

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    25h 30m
    $178–337

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    26h 42m
    $346–759

  4. Drive 993.9 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Salinascar car 993.9 mi
    16h 31m
    $182–262

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    7h 16m
    $111–458

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    7h 31m
    $146–695

  7. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ABQ - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 36m
    $162–704

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    27h 14m
    $349–714

Albuquerque to Salinas by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Salinas Train Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Downtown in around 25h 30m.

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