Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Salinas

See all options

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

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

  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane DEN - MRY
    7h 20m
    $95–437

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus
    31h 13m
    $264–495

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    36h 36m
    $429–906

  4. Drive 1,235.7 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Salinascar car 1,235.7 mi
    19h 43m
    $226–326

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DEN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 16m
    $192–813

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DEN - 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 46m
    $103–375

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DEN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    7h 52m
    $148–712

  8. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DEN - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train
    11h 4m
    $197–844

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane DEN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus bus
    10h 21m
    $136–642

Denver to Salinas by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$264Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Denver (DEN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Salinas via Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, and Oakland in around 31h 13m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Trips from Denver

Trips to Salinas

Popular routes