There are 3 ways to get from Salinas to Avenal by train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, drive (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak StationCoast Starlight
- Drive from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Avenal
2h 57m$23–83Bus
- Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
- Take the bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to AvenalFlixBus 2000
3h 49m$38–113Drive 121.9 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Avenal121.9 mi
2h 27m$23–33
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Avenal is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Avenal is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Salinas and Avenal is 154 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Avenal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Salinas to Avenal, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Avenal is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Salinas to Avenal.
There are two+ hotels available in Avenal.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Avenal, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from N Main / Rossi to Avenal via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Bus Stop, and Avenal in around 3h 49m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $19–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $12–70
- Business - advance purchase
- $17–110
- Business Class
- $29–190
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to Avenal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $16–85
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