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How to get fromSanta Ana to Salinasby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Salinas by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4h 41m
    $154–640

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    6h 28m
    $54–262

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 5m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 12m
    $96–168

  5. Drive 335.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Salinascar car 335.1 mi
    5h 45m
    $62–89

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 56m
    $126–513

  7. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    9h 44m
    $57–82

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Salinas via San Jose Diridon Station and San Jose in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Salinas via Los Angeles in around 10h 12m.

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