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How to get fromCharlotte to Salinasby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, shuttle, or subway

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

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane CLT - MRY
    11h 7m
    $197–759

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    2d 16h
    $495–910

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,015–2,150

  4. Drive 2,619.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Salinascar car 2,619.5 mi
    42h 5m
    $479–691

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

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLT - 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
    10h 6m
    $197–702

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

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CLT - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    11h 31m
    $294–1,055

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CLT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    11h 46m
    $292–1,148

  8. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CLT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train
    13h 53m
    $329–1,236

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Hurricanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hurricane to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    3d 6h
    $866–1,869

Charlotte to Salinas by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$495Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,305.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 7m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Salinas via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 2d 16h.

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