Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Salinas

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Salinas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, subway, plane, shuttle, train, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 16m
    $103–226

  2. Line 180 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vermont / Los Feliz to Argyle / Hollywoodbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    6h 33m
    $44–261

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 22m
    $91–159

  4. Drive 300.8 mi

    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Salinascar car 300.8 mi
    5h 12m
    $55–80

  5. 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 bus
    2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    6h 53m
    $45–246

  6. 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 bus
    2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - 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 8m
    $107–472

  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 bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus bus
    6h 56m
    $111–507

  8. 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)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    7h 38m
    $69–254

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

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    7h 37m
    $87–446

  10. 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 bus
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus bus
    8h 28m
    $126–615

  11. Shuttle

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

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Griffith Observatory to Salinas via Griffith Observatory, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, Vermont / Sunset Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 10h 22m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Griffith Observatory

Trips to Salinas

Popular routes