There are 10 ways to get from Salinas to Miami by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane SFO - MIA
9h 41m$175–613Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Phoenixbus
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus
2d 17h$463–684Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus
2d 23h$795–1,558Drive 2,942 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Miamicar 2,942 mi
2d$537–776Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MRY - MIA
10h 26m$175–656Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane SJC - MIA
10h 58m$262–908Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane SFO - FLL
10h 58m$198–719Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MRY - FLL
12h 15m$208–812Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane SJC - FLL
12h 9m$305–1,064Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain
4d 8h$1,385–2,971
Salinas to Miami by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Miami is to train and Caltrain and fly which costs $170 - $650 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Miami is to train and Caltrain and fly which takes 9h 41m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Miami. However, there are services departing from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 and arriving at Miami via Gilroy, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, El Paso Bus Station and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Miami station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Miami Amtrak Station via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 8h.
The distance between Salinas and Miami is 2702 miles. The road distance is 2959.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Miami without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $460 - $700.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Salinas to Miami, including transfers.
Salinas to Miami bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Salinas to Miami train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Miami is to bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $460 - $700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $700 and takes 10h 26m, you could also train, which costs $1,300 - $3,000 and takes 4 days 8h.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Miami, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Miami via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Phoenix, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 2d 17h. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Miami International Airport (MIA) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 9m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 29m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Gilroy to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $120–150
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Gilroy to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $90–130
- Titanium
- $101–106
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–230
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–230
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $40–55
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Miami bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Miami is 3h ahead of Salinas. It is currently 2:30 PM in Salinas and 5:30 PM in Miami.
Salinas to Miami train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Miami is 2959 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Salinas to Miami.
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