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How to get fromTijuana to Salinasby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, train or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Tijuana to Salinas by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, train, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    11h 18m
    $88–125

  2. Shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    11h 55m
    $66–111

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 7m
    $112–276

  4. Drive 441.4 mi

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Salinascar car 441.4 mi
    7h 36m
    $81–117

  5. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    7h 7m
    $82–432

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 32m
    $169–838

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    7h 54m
    $92–384

  8. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    8h 10m
    $132–681

  9. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train
    11h 30m
    $174–849

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via San Ysidro, Gilroy, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Salinas via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Los Angeles in around 14h 7m.

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