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How to get fromSalinas to Spokaneby shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Spokane by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SJC - GEG
    6h 3m
    $119–440

  2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MRY - GEG
    8h 22m
    $87–408

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    29h 59m
    $377–800

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus bus
    31h 28m
    $210–385

  5. Drive 950.9 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Spokanecar car 950.9 mi
    17h 7m
    $174–251

  6. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SFO - GEG
    6h 55m
    $104–397

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane OAK - GEG
    7h 33m
    $113–475

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus bus Tacoma
    34h 18m
    $373–806

Salinas to Spokane by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration29h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 815.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Spokane via Portland in around 29h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Spokane Station via Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport in around 31h 28m.

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