There are 10 ways to get from Rhode Island to Salinas by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)PVD - MRY
12h 40m$167–659Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Providence to South Station
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)BOS - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinas
12h 53m$166–1,199Bus
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Station
3d 3h$275–803Train
- Take the train from Providence to Boston
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinas
3d 10h$394–2,716Drive 3,156.7 mi
- Drive from Providence to Salinas3,156.7 mi
2d 2h$577–833Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)PVD - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride
12h 44m$234–805Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the train from Providence to South Station
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)BOS - MRY
13h 59m$191–1,341Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Providence to South Station
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)BOS - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride
14h 25m$258–1,487Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Take the train from Providence to South Station
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)BOS - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinas
16h 9m$188–1,123Bus, train
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinas
3d 10h
Rhode Island to Salinas by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Salinas is to fly which costs $160 - $700 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Salinas is to fly which takes 12h 40m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Salinas station. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Salinas Train Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Salinas via Boston, Chicago Union Station and Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 10h.
The distance between Rhode Island and Salinas is 2735 miles. The road distance is 3175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 3h and costs $270 - $850.
It takes approximately 12h 40m to get from Rhode Island to Salinas, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Salinas bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Rhode Island to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Salinas is to fly which takes 12h 40m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $850 and takes 3 days 3h, you could also train, which costs $390 - $2,800 and takes 3 days 10h.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Salinas Train Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 3d 3h.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $24–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–380
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $40–50
- Standard Rate
- $49
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
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Salinas bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Salinas is 3h behind Rhode Island. It is currently 6:01 AM in Rhode Island and 3:01 AM in Salinas.
Rhode Island to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Salinas is 3175 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Rhode Island to Salinas.
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