There are 10 ways to get from Arcadia to Salinas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
9h 56m$97–212Drive 310.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arcadia to Salinascar 310.6 mi
5h 20m$57–82Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 27m$87–136Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus
- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus
6h 54m$284–722Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus Nogales / ...
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
12h 8m$75–103Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
6h 42m$161–668Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
7h 21m$520–815Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Del Amo Stationtram
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
8h 6m$118–529Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
7h 53m$216–755Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
7h 38m$232–866
Arcadia to Salinas by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Salinas is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Arcadia to Salinas is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Huntington / Santa Clara and arriving at Salinas via Huntington / Maycrest, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Arcadia and Salinas is 374 miles. The road distance is 312.4 miles.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs $95 - $220.
It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Arcadia to Salinas, including transfers.
Arcadia to Salinas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Arcadia to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Salinas is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs $95 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntington / Santa Clara to Salinas via Huntington / Maycrest, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 10h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Arcadia to Salinas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Arcadia to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to Salinas is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Arcadia to Salinas.
There are 196+ hotels available in Salinas.







