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How to get fromPhoenix to Salinasby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, shuttle, subway or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planePHX - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus
    5h 36m
    $75–397

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train StationbusFlixBus 2005
    14h 40m
    $98–250

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
    16h 16m
    $160–261

  4. Drive 671.2 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Salinascar671.2 mi
    11h 3m
    $123–177

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planePHX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
    6h 13m
    $352–608

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planePHX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
    6h 36m
    $116–537

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePHX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
    6h 32m
    $331–860

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to GilroybusNogales
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus59
    17h 5m
    $80–115

  9. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
    17h 31m
    $214–379

Phoenix to Salinas by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Salinas Train Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 40m.

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