There are 10 ways to get from Colorado to Salinas by tram, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or subway
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Tram, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus
best- Take the tram from Dry Creek Station to Nine Mile Stationtram
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane DEN - MRY
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus
8h 3m$86–403Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus
32h 51m$210–401Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
37h 38m$401–883Drive 1,235.7 mi
- Drive from Denver to Salinascar 1,235.7 mi
19h 45m$226–326Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DEN - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
7h 44m$228–659Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DEN - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
8h 4m$124–463Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DEN - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
8h 10m$434–599Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DEN - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain
11h 34m$188–490Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane DEN - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus
10h 43m$94–410Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane DEN - SBP
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain
11h 5m$108–430
Colorado to Salinas by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Salinas is to fly and bus which costs $90 - $410 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado to Salinas is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 44m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Colfax Ave & Grant St and arriving at Salinas via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Colorado to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Salinas via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 38m.
The distance between Colorado and Salinas is 1017 miles. The road distance is 1242.9 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 32h 51m and costs $210 - $410.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Colorado to Salinas, including transfers.
Colorado to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Colorado to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Colorado to Salinas is to bus which takes 32h 51m and costs $210 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $900 and takes 37h 38m.
What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Colfax Ave & Grant St to Salinas via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, and Oakland in around 32h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver to Salinas via Emeryville in around 37h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Denver to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Denver to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Denver to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Flights from Denver to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Denver to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Denver to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Denver to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Denver to Sacramento International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- RTD
Tram from Dry Creek Station to Nine Mile Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- RTD
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Colorado to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Salinas is 1h behind Colorado. It is currently 2:05 PM in Colorado and 1:05 PM in Salinas.
Colorado to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Salinas is 1243 miles. It takes approximately 19h 45m to drive from Colorado to Salinas.
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