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

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There are 9 ways to get from Irvine to Salinas by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4h 34m
    $119–557

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin 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 34m
    $55–263

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 23m
    $84–162

  4. 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
    11h 40m

  5. Drive 345.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Salinascar car 345.3 mi
    5h 56m
    $63–91

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - 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
    4h 57m

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    5h 2m

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 2m
    $117–484

  9. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    10h 37m
    $59–84

Irvine to Salinas by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Salinas via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Salinas via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 11h 40m.

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