There are 8 ways to get from Chatsworth to Salinas by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chatsworth to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 12m$90–154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus Nogales
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
9h 39m$50–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 32m$91–199Drive 288.3 mi
- Drive from Chatsworth to Salinascar 288.3 mi
4h 59m$53–76Fly 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
5h 49m$519–812Fly 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
6h 21m$215–752Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus
- Take the train from Chatsworth to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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
7h 11m$290–731Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Chatsworth to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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 59m$167–677
Chatsworth to Salinas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chatsworth to Salinas is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chatsworth to Salinas is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Chatsworth to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys / Keswick and arriving at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via Los Angeles - Pacoima and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Chatsworth to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Chatsworth and arriving at Salinas via Simi Valley Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Chatsworth and Salinas is 314 miles. The road distance is 289.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chatsworth to Salinas without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Chatsworth to Salinas, including transfers.
Chatsworth to Salinas bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
Chatsworth to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Simi Valley Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chatsworth to Salinas is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Chatsworth, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chatsworth to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Gilroy, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 9h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chatsworth to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Chatsworth to Salinas bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Gilroy station.
Chatsworth to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chatsworth to Salinas is 290 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Chatsworth to Salinas.
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