There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte to Salinas by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (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 San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CLT - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
10h 11m$172–646Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas 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
2d 15h$451–733Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
3d 4h$792–1,853Drive 2,619.5 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Salinascar 2,619.5 mi
42h 5m$479–691Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane CLT - MRY
11h 46m$177–759Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane CLT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
11h 49m$234–855Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CLT - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
11h 55m$217–842Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane CLT - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain
13h 48m$254–976Bus, train
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus
3d 5h$708–1,625
Charlotte to Salinas by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Salinas is to fly and Caltrain and bus which costs $170 - $650 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Salinas is to fly and Caltrain and bus which takes 10h 11m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Salinas via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Salinas via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.
The distance between Charlotte and Salinas is 2408 miles. The road distance is 2634.8 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $450 - $750.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Charlotte to Salinas, including transfers.
Charlotte to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Salinas is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $450 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,900 and takes 3 days 4h, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $800 and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
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 15h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Salinas via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Los Angeles in around 3d 4h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Salinas is 3h behind Charlotte. It is currently 7:08 AM in Charlotte and 4:08 AM in Salinas.
Charlotte to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Salinas is 2635 miles. It takes approximately 42h 5m to drive from Charlotte to Salinas.
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