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

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There are 9 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Salinas by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    4h 14m
    $301–823

  2. Drive 354.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Laguna Niguel to Salinascar car 354.9 mi
    6h 9m
    $65–94

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 39m
    $128–277

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    10h 43m
    $106–161

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4h 38m
    $288–919

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    5h 9m
    $326–862

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    7h 2m
    $167–371

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    7h 3m
    $292–733

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 8m
    $79–143

Laguna Niguel to Salinas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Salinas via Los Angeles in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Niguel-Crown Valley to Salinas via Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 12h 8m.

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