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How to get fromSalinas to Del Marby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, shuttle or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Del Mar by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    7h 2m
    $93–514

  2. Shuttle, train

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angelesshuttle bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    12h 22m
    $68–100

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 45m
    $109–156

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 45m

  5. Drive 404.5 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Del Marcar car 404.5 mi
    6h 58m
    $74–107

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

    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    7h
    $150–676

  7. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    7h 27m

  8. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    8h 9m

  9. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    9h
    $92–338

Salinas to Del Mar by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 13h 45m.

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