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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    5h 5m
    $193–686

  2. Shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    12h 9m
    $61–86

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 53m
    $101–175

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 57m

  5. Drive 359.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Salinascar car 359.5 mi
    6h 15m
    $66–95

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    5h 34m

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    8h 6m
    $93–454

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    8h 17m
    $67–276

Dana Point to Salinas by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Del Obispo-Lighthouse to Salinas via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 11h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Salinas via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 12h 57m.

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