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

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There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to Salinas by plane, bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport 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 8m
    $85–428

  2. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    24h 56m
    $136–288

  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
    $141–286

  4. Drive 993.8 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Salinascar car 993.8 mi
    16h 30m
    $182–262

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport 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 30m

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport 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 37m

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport 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 San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 44m
    $172–759

  8. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAF - MRY
    9h 7m
    $161–522

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    26h 25m

Albuquerque to Salinas by bus, foot, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Salinas via Los Angeles in around 26h 42m.

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