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

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

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeDEN - MRY
    7h 25m
    $110–497

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus
    31h
    $115–357

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to EmeryvilletrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Emeryville to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    36h 36m

  4. Drive 1,235.7 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Salinascar1,235.7 mi
    19h 37m
    $226–326

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeDEN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
    7h 46m

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeDEN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
    7h 38m
    $172–718

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeDEN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
    7h 56m

  8. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeDEN - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain
    11h 9m
    $162–749

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)planeDEN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus
    10h 21m
    $135–641

Denver to Salinas by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration31hAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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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 Train Station via Sparks Transit Center and Oakland in around 31h.

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