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How to get fromSalinas to St. Louisby bus, train, plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to St. Louis by bus, train, plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    8h
    $276–1,063

  2. Shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angelesshuttle bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 1h
    $174–408

  3. Train via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    2d 3h
    $259–451

  4. Drive 2,028.4 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to St. Louiscar car 2,028.4 mi
    32h 40m
    $371–535

  5. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MRY - STL
    9h 18m
    $248–1,109

  6. 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 Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SJC - STL
    9h 13m
    $335–1,361

  7. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OAK - STL
    10h 17m
    $317–1,263

  8. Train, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    11h 59m
    $347–1,392

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 17h
    $279–531

Salinas to St. Louis by shuttle, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to St. Louis via Los Angeles and Kansas City in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 5 times a day.

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