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How to get fromCoachella to Salinasby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Coachella to Salinas by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - 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
    5h 20m
    $261–462

  2. Drive 429.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Coachella to Salinascar car 429.9 mi
    7h 23m
    $79–114

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 58m
    $130–276

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    13h 11m
    $116–182

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

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4h 57m
    $188–514

  6. Bus, train via Coachella Transit Hub

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 20m
    $130–281

  7. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    14h 37m
    $164–314

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    15h 30m
    $122–165

Coachella to Salinas by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Coachella, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Coachella Transit Hub to Salinas via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 13h 11m.

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