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

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane IAH - MRY
    10h 36m
    $118–501

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    36h 1m
    $313–520

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    45h 59m
    $252–641

  4. Drive 1,806.9 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Salinascar car 1,806.9 mi
    29h 23m
    $330–477

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane HOU - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    9h 20m
    $455–1,961

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane HOU - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    9h 43m
    $351–1,460

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IAH - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    9h 23m
    $245–962

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAH - 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
    9h 44m
    $141–444

  9. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane HOU - MRY
    10h 30m
    $228–1,010

  10. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane HOU - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train
    13h
    $435–1,892

  11. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    42h 21m
    $288–526

Houston to Salinas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration45h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, Gilroy, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 36h 1m.

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