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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Phoenix is to bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 17h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Phoenix is to line 20 bus and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $85 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Phoenix. However, there are services departing from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 and arriving at Phoenix via Gilroy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

How far is it from Salinas to Phoenix?

The distance between Salinas and Phoenix is 627 miles. The road distance is 675.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Phoenix without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 14m and costs $130 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Salinas to Phoenix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Phoenix bus from?

Salinas to Phoenix bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.

Where does the Salinas to Phoenix bus arrive?

Salinas to Phoenix bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

What is the time difference between Salinas and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1h ahead of Salinas. It is currently 5:49 PM in Salinas and 6:49 PM in Phoenix.

Can I drive from Salinas to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Phoenix is 675 miles. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Salinas to Phoenix.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2714+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Salinas to Phoenix - 8 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Phoenix by bus, plane, train, taxi, 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.

Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Phoenix (PHX)MRY - PHX
5h 8m
$85–456
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to PhoenixSan Jose
17h 5m
$78–114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix
14h 14m
$130–238
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angeles
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa
3. Take the taxi from Maricopa to Phoenix
19h 19m
$217–358
Drive 671.6 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Phoenix671.6 mi
11h 3m
$123–177
Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX)SFO - PHX
5h 24m
$324–901
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal A
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX)SJC - PHX
5h 21m
$355–611
Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX)OAK - PHX
6h 11m
$100–519

Salinas to Phoenix by bus and train

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14h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 623.8 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Phoenix via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and Gilroy in around 17h 5m.

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