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How to get fromSalinas to Austinby shuttle, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Salinas to Austin by shuttle, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SJC - AUS
    7h
    $203–810

  2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MRY - AUS
    8h 54m
    $136–608

  3. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angelesshuttle bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    42h 15m
    $204–306

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    42h 50m

  5. Drive 1,648.1 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Austincar car 1,648.1 mi
    26h 50m
    $301–435

  6. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SFO - AUS
    7h 27m
    $174–612

  7. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane OAK - AUS
    8h 14m
    $195–762

Salinas to Austin by shuttle, foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration42h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas to Austin Doubletree University Area via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 42h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours.

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