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How to get fromGriffith Observatory to Salinasby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, plane, shuttle, train or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Salinas by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, plane, shuttle, train, or tram

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train StationbusFlixBus 2005
    8h 17m
    $48–156

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    10h 16m
    $83–166

  3. Drive 300.3 mi

    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Salinascar300.3 mi
    5h 12m
    $55–80

  4. Bus, subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus
    2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeLAX - MRY
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus
    6h 33m
    $48–243

  5. Bus, subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 29 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus
    2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeLAX - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
    5. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus
    7h 2m
    $135–404

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeLAX - 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 20m
    $71–246

  7. Line 180 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 29 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vermont / Los Feliz to Argyle / Hollywoodbus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeBUR - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
    4. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus
    7h 8m
    $131–362

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeBUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
    7h 35m
    $150–341

  9. Bus, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 29 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeLGB - SJC
    5. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
    6. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus
    8h 41m
    $106–420

  10. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StshuttleCbx
    8h 26m
    $54–83

Griffith Observatory to Salinas by foot, bus, and subway (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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