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How to get fromEncinitas to Salinasby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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, Flixbus), 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

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    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSAN - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus
    6h 3m
    $62–374

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationbusTijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train StationbusFlixBus 2005
    11h 6m
    $62–200

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    12h 42m
    $112–190

  4. Drive 398.8 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Salinascar398.8 mi
    6h 50m
    $73–106

  5. 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
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
    6h 41m
    $140–294

  6. 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
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
    7h 3m
    $82–284

  7. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeCLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
    6h 39m
    $68–295

  8. 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
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeLAX - MRY
    8h 1m
    $82–318

  9. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StshuttleCbx
    11h 54m
    $66–102

Encinitas to Salinas by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration11h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest 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 Train Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Encinitas Station to Salinas via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 12h 42m.

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