What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to California?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to California is to shuttle which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to California?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to California is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and California?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salinas Train Station station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and California?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salinas and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Salinas to California?

The distance between Salinas and California is 324 miles. The road distance is 304.7 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to California without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to California without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $35 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to California?

The bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Salinas to California bus from?

Salinas to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to California train from?

Salinas to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to California?

The best way to get from Salinas to California is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Salinas to California bus arrive?

Salinas to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

Where does the Salinas to California train arrive?

Salinas to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Salinas to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to California is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Salinas to California.

How do I get a train ticket from Salinas to California?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Salinas to California?

Book your Salinas to California bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3384+ hotels available in California.

Salinas to California - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to California by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2005
6h 10m
$35–95
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
9h 5m
$75–130
Drive 302.9 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Los Angelescar 302.9 mi
5h 12m
$56–80
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angelesshuttle San Jose
7h 30m
$50–75

Salinas to California by bus (Flixbus)

2Weekly Buses

6h 10mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 321.9 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and California, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals twice a week. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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