There are 4 ways to get from Moss Landing to California by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
10h 32m$112–233Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles Downtownbus San José
11h 27m$49–72Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
10h 57m$96–146Drive 314.5 mi
- Drive from Moss Landing to Los Angelescar 314.5 mi
5h 29m$58–83
Moss Landing to California by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moss Landing to California is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Moss Landing to California is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Moss Landing to California station. However, there are services departing from Highway 1 / Dolan Road and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Salinas and Santa Barbara Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Moss Landing to California. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Moss Landing and California is 369 miles. The road distance is 316.4 miles.
The best way to get from Moss Landing to California without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Moss Landing to California, including transfers.
Moss Landing to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Moss Landing to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Moss Landing to California is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Moss Landing, CA, USA and California, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highway 1 / Dolan Road to Los Angeles Union Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 10h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $45–65
- Titanium
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Moss Landing to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Moss Landing to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moss Landing to California is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Moss Landing to California.
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