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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    10h 58m
    $36–58

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 10m
    $111–245

  3. Drive 283.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Salinascar car 283.5 mi
    5h
    $52–75

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    7h 54m
    $293–735

  5. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    14h 5m
    $155–238

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    7h 18m
    $477–823

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 41m
    $544–819

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 14m
    $160–681

Lancaster to Salinas by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

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

You can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via GET Downtown Transit Center, Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield College, East California & Washington, Bakersfield, Gilroy, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lancaster to Salinas via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, and Van Nuys in around 11h 10m.

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