There are 11 ways to get from Miami to Salinas by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane MIA - MRY
12h 19m$165–657Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
cheapest- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FLL - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
11h 37m$128–464Bus
- Take the bus from Dolphin Mall - Miami to Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus
2d 15h$470–832Train, bus
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Lake Worth Beach Stationtrain
- Take the bus from El Bodegan Grocery 5 - Lake Worth to Houstonbus
- Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
3d 2h$656–1,512Drive 2,941.8 mi
- Drive from Miami to Salinascar 2,941.8 mi
2d$537–776Fly Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MIA - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
10h 47m$140–539Fly Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane MIA - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
12h 5m$327–1,258Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane FLL - MRY
13h 8m$138–562Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane FLL - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
12h 55m$290–1,063Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal St
2d 23h$491–961Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain
4d 9h$987–2,402
Miami to Salinas by bus, foot, and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Salinas is to fly and Caltrain and bus which costs $120 - $470 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Salinas is to fly and Caltrain and bus which takes 10h 47m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Nw 6 St & 1 Av and arriving at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via Dolphin Mall - Miami, Houston, El Paso, Huntington Park and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Salinas via Chicago Union Station and Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 9h.
The distance between Miami and Salinas is 2586 miles. The road distance is 2959 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $470 - $850.
It takes approximately 12h 19m to get from Miami to Salinas, including transfers.
Miami to Salinas bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Dolphin Mall - Miami station.
Miami to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Salinas is to fly which takes 12h 19m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $470 - $850 and takes 2 days 15h, you could also train, which costs $950 - $2,400 and takes 4 days 9h.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nw 6 St & 1 Av to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via Dolphin Mall - Miami, Houston, El Paso, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, Huntington Park, Gilroy, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 2d 15h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–410
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–410
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 14m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- Tri-RailCustomerExperience@sfrta.fl.gov
- Website
- tri-rail.com
Train from Miami Airport Station to Lake Worth Beach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.tri-rail.com
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $360–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dolphin Mall - Miami to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–350
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $190–350
Bus from Houston to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
Bus from El Bodegan Grocery 5 - Lake Worth to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–340
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $180–340
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Huntington Park to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Huntington Park to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $35–55
- Titanium
- $40–55
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $45–55
- Standard Rate
- $49–52
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–430
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Shuttle from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal St
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Miami to Salinas bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Houston station.
Salinas is 3h behind Miami. It is currently 1:39 AM in Miami and 10:39 PM in Salinas.
Miami to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Salinas is 2959 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Miami to Salinas.
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