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How to get fromSalinas to Riversideby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Salinas to Riverside by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    8h 40m
    $76–108

  2. Shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Anaheim-Cerritosshuttle bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus 200
    12h 2m
    $58–84

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    11h 39m
    $83–146

  4. Drive 354.2 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Riversidecar car 354.2 mi
    6h 7m
    $65–94

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario 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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    6h 21m
    $119–560

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario 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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    7h 30m

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 19m
    $103–386

  8. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 28m
    $61–274

  9. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 23m
    $117–499

  10. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 4m
    $123–552

  11. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    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 Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 22m
    $113–458

Salinas to Riverside by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Riverside - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 11h 39m.

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