There are 11 ways to get from Salinas to Miami by bus, train, plane, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- 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
8h 56mFly Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MRY - FLL
11h 47m$128–512Bus
- 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 to Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston to Dolphin Mall - Miamibus
2d 14h$473–844Train, 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$441–840Drive 2,942.3 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Miamicar 2,942.3 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 30m$165–656Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane SJC - MIA
10h 11m$237–858Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- 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 6mShuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane SJC - FLL
11h 36m$200–714Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus
2d 23h$289–688Train (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$387–919
Salinas to Miami by shuttle, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Miami is to fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Miami is to shuttle and fly which takes 10h 11m and costs $230 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Miami. However, there are services departing from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 and arriving at Sw 1 St & 1 Ct via Gilroy, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, El Paso, Houston and Dolphin Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
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 2694 miles. The road distance is 2959.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Miami without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $470 - $850.
It takes approximately 8h 56m 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 14h and costs $470 - $850. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $700 and takes 10h 30m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $950 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 Sw 1 St & 1 Ct via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Phoenix, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, El Paso, Houston, and Dolphin Mall in around 2d 14h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Miami International Airport (MIA) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- 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
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Miami International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- 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
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–470
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–420
- 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
- $200–440
- 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 Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Gilroy to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- 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
- $80–120
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $80–120
- Titanium
- $94–99
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
Bus from Houston to Dolphin Mall - Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–350
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $190–350
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $45–55
- Standard Rate
- $49–52
Shuttle from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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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 3:29 PM in Salinas and 6:29 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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