There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 4mDrive 126.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University126.7 mi
2h 11m$24–34Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak StationCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 40mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis ObispoCoast Starlight
4h 48m$44–62
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $23 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salinas and arriving at San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Salinas and California Polytechnic State University is 128 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs .
The bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Salinas to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 48m.
Salinas to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to California Polytechnic State University is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and California Polytechnic State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
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
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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