There are 8 ways to get from Menifee to Salinas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, shuttle, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 45m$96–228Drive 378.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Menifee to Salinascar 378.1 mi
6h 33m$69–100Bus
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
14h 35m$108–164Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
9h 39m$293–738Line 28 bus, train, bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 29 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 74 + Menifee to Perris Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus
8h 57m$235–874Line 28 bus, train, bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 74 + Menifee to Perris Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from Berryessa BART to San Jose Diridonbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
9h 28m$276–808Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
10h 38m$245–873Bus, bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Perris to Escondidobus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Avbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAN - MRY
10h 17m$175–379
Menifee to Salinas by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Menifee to Salinas is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Menifee to Salinas is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Menifee to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Hwy 74 + Menifee and arriving at Salinas via Perris, Temecula Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Menifee to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Menifee and Salinas is 445 miles. The road distance is 380.3 miles.
The best way to get from Menifee to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs $95 - $230.
It takes approximately 12h 45m to get from Menifee to Salinas, including transfers.
Menifee to Salinas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Temecula Bus Stop station.
Menifee to Salinas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Menifee to Salinas is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 14h 35m.
What companies run services between Menifee, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Menifee to Salinas via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Menifee to Salinas via Fourth + G Street, Perris, Temecula, Temecula Bus Stop, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 14h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Menifee to Salinas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Menifee to Salinas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Menifee to Salinas is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Menifee to Salinas.
There are 196+ hotels available in Salinas.



