There are 8 ways to get from Wichita to Salinas by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane ICT - MRY
8h 24m$168–634Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
- Take the train from Newton Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
42h 36m$620–1,344Bus
- Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
43h 10m$328–589Drive 1,584.1 mi
- Drive from Wichita to Salinascar 1,584.1 mi
27h 26m$290–418Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ICT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
8h 12m$275–1,030Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ICT - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
8h 27m$262–1,024Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ICT - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
8h 22m$187–677Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane ICT - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus
11h 1m$211–861
Wichita to Salinas by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wichita to Salinas is to drive which costs $280 - $420 and takes 27h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Wichita to Salinas is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 12m and costs $270 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Wichita to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Wichita Bus Stop and arriving at Salinas via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 10m.
The distance between Wichita and Salinas is 1383 miles. The road distance is 1593.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wichita to Salinas without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h 36m and costs $600 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Wichita to Salinas, including transfers.
Wichita to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wichita Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Wichita to Salinas is to fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $600 and takes 43h 10m.
Wichita to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Salinas is 2h behind Wichita. It is currently 11:59 AM in Wichita and 9:59 AM in Salinas.
What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Salinas via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 43h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Oakland International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,700
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Oakland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,700
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newton Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $40–50
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $35–65
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $15–28
- Titanium
- $16–29
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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