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

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There are 11 ways to get from Fullerton to Salinas by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 55m
    $96–214

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain 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
    6h 27m
    $50–250

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 52m
    $84–163

  4. Drive 327.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fullerton to Salinascar car 327.4 mi
    5h 39m
    $60–87

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 42m
    $112–466

  6. Line 30 bus, line 62 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 29 bus

    1. Take the bus from Orangethorpe-Woods to Gridley-187Thbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gridley / 187th to 226th / Norwalkbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus bus
    7h 36m
    $122–609

  7. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 52m
    $121–607

  8. Line 143 bus, line 286 bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 29 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harbor-Berkeley to Ring-Brea Mallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus bus
    8h 2m
    $132–663

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 26m
    $121–533

  10. Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    8h 17m
    $102–518

  11. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    9h 23m
    $57–82

Fullerton to Salinas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Salinas via Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 10h 52m.

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