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

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    6h 4m
    $68–404

  2. Train, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    11h 49m
    $66–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 46m
    $88–164

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 10m
    $102–240

  5. Drive 398.8 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Salinascar car 398.8 mi
    6h 51m
    $73–106

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 29m
    $160–814

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    6h 59m
    $78–356

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    7h 7m
    $118–652

  9. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    8h 4m
    $82–318

Encinitas to Salinas by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Salinas via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 12h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Salinas via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 13h 10m.

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