There are 7 ways to get from Moreno Valley to Salinas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, shuttle, subway, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
11h 4m$136–266Drive 363.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Moreno Valley to Salinascar 363.3 mi
6h 16m$67–96Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside 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
12h 49m$90–142Line 16 bus, line 1 bus, bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 29 bus
- Take the bus from Moreno Valley Mall to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus
- Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus
- 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 15m$230–867Line 16 bus, line 1 bus, bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Take the bus from Moreno Valley Mall to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus
- Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus
- 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
8h 47m$276–807Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ONT - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
8h 47m$110–661Line 16 bus, line 1 bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Moreno Valley Mall to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus
- Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus
9h 57m$294–738
Moreno Valley to Salinas by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moreno Valley to Salinas is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Moreno Valley to Salinas is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Moreno Valley to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Moreno Valley Mall and arriving at Salinas via Riverside, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Moreno Valley to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Moreno Valley and Salinas is 428 miles. The road distance is 365.5 miles.
The best way to get from Moreno Valley to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Moreno Valley to Salinas, including transfers.
Moreno Valley to Salinas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.
Moreno Valley to Salinas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Moreno Valley to Salinas is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs $130 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 12h 49m.
What companies run services between Moreno Valley, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Moreno Valley to Salinas via Riverside - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 11h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moreno Valley Mall to Salinas via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 12h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–260
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- 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
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Moreno Valley to Salinas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Moreno Valley to Salinas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moreno Valley to Salinas is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Moreno Valley to Salinas.
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