There are 8 ways to get from Eugene to Salinas by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
best- Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane EUG - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 6m$194–413Fly Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane EUG - MRY
8h 38m$46–263Bus
- Take the bus from Eugene Amtrak to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Grants Pass to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus
18h 27m$108–219Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Eugene to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
18h 51m$190–420Drive 614.9 mi
- Drive from Eugene to Salinascar 614.9 mi
10h 29m$113–163Fly Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane EUG - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
5h 44m$88–339Fly Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane EUG - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain
9h 24m$203–450Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Eugene to Portlandtrain
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PDX - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
9h 18m$173–579
Eugene to Salinas by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eugene to Salinas is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Eugene to Salinas is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 44m and costs $85 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Eugene to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Eugene Amtrak and arriving at Salinas via Grants Pass, Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Eugene and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 51m.
The distance between Eugene and Salinas is 559 miles. The road distance is 618.4 miles.
The best way to get from Eugene to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 18h 27m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Eugene to Salinas, including transfers.
Eugene to Salinas bus services, operated by Pacific Crest Buslines Bend, depart from Eugene Amtrak station.
Eugene to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Eugene station.
The best way to get from Eugene to Salinas is to bus which takes 18h 27m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 18h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $270 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Eugene, OR, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Eugene Amtrak to Salinas via Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, Grants Pass, Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, and Oakland in around 18h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Eugene to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $190–420 and the journey takes 18h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- 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
- $18–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Eugene to Salinas bus services, operated by Pacific Crest Buslines Bend, arrive at Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass station.
Eugene to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eugene to Salinas is 618 miles. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Eugene to Salinas.
Book your Eugene to Salinas train tickets online with Omio.
There are 196+ hotels available in Salinas.









