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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chula Vista to Salinas by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    6h 3m
    $148–322

  2. Drive 429.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Salinascar car 429.5 mi
    7h 25m
    $79–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    12h 26m
    $92–117

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 37m
    $151–323

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 14m
    $114–328

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - 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
    6h 40m
    $108–301

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    6h 50m
    $112–317

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    13h 44m
    $106–165

Chula Vista to Salinas by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from H Street Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro, Gilroy, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 12h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Salinas via America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Los Angeles in around 13h 37m.

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