What is the cheapest way to get from California to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from California to Salinas is to shuttle which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from California to Salinas is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between California and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Salinas via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between California and Salinas?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from California to Salinas?

The distance between California and Salinas is 357 miles. The road distance is 304.8 miles.

How do I travel from California to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from California to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from California to Salinas?

The train from Los Angeles to Salinas takes 8h 19m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the California to Salinas bus from?

California to Salinas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Salinas train from?

California to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Salinas?

The best way to get from California to Salinas is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the California to Salinas bus arrive?

California to Salinas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the California to Salinas train arrive?

California to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from California to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Salinas is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from California to Salinas.

How do I get a train ticket from California to Salinas?

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How do I get a bus ticket from California to Salinas?

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Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 184+ hotels available in Salinas.

California to Salinas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from California to Salinas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 19m
$80–150
Shuttle
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle Cbx
6h 30m
$50–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 25m
Drive 303 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Salinascar 303 mi
5h 13m
$56–80

California to Salinas by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

8h 19mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest 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 $80–150 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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