There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Salinas by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, or subway
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Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane RDU - MRY
12h 26m$165–709Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
cheapest- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDU - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
11h 16m$150–601Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus 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 the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
2d 20h$482–941Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus
3d 9h$770–1,903Drive 2,726 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Salinascar 2,726 mi
44h 56m$498–719Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RDU - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride
12h 31m$347–1,360Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RDU - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
12h 39m$255–1,048Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CLT - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
14h 36m$185–633
Raleigh to Salinas by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Salinas is to fly and Caltrain and bus which costs $150 - $600 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Salinas is to fly and Caltrain and bus which takes 11h 16m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Salinas via Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between Raleigh and Salinas is 2431 miles. The road distance is 2741.9 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 20h and costs $480 - $950.
It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Raleigh to Salinas, including transfers.
Raleigh to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Salinas is to fly which takes 12h 26m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $480 - $950 and takes 2 days 20h.
Raleigh to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Salinas is 3h behind Raleigh. It is currently 4:42 PM in Raleigh and 1:42 PM in Salinas.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Salinas via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 2d 20h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 37m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- 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 Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- 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 30 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
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $45–55
- Standard Rate
- $49–52
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