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

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There are 10 ways to get from Mazatlán to Salinas by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MZT - MRY
    8h 44m
    $190–748

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    33h 27m
    $174–332

  3. Drive  1,510.5 mi

    1. Drive from Mazatlán to Salinascar car 1,510.5 mi
    27h 17m
    $276–399

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

    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MZT - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 32m
    $237–844

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

    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MZT - 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
    8h 57m
    $185–635

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MZT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    8h 51m
    $230–881

  7. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MZT - SBP
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train
    11h 29m
    $192–725

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MZT - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus bus
    11h 31m
    $182–723

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    39h 23m
    $196–329

  10. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Mazatlan to Los Angelesbus 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
    46h 9m
    $220–289

Mazatlán to Salinas by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,347.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Mazatlán, Mexico and Salinas, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mazatlán to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center via Gilroy and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 39h 23m.

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