There are 9 ways to get from Northridge to Salinas by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, subway, or tram
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Northridge to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 5m$91–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus Nogales
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
9h 53m$45–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 43m$88–207Drive 286.6 mi
- Drive from Northridge to Salinascar 286.6 mi
4h 59m$53–76Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
5h 41m$519–812Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 13m$215–752Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
6h 51m$167–676Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus
- Take the train from Northridge 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
7h 3m$290–730Train, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 29 bus
- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram
- Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - 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 21m$126–539
Northridge to Salinas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Salinas is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Northridge to Salinas is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Nordhoff / Reseda and arriving at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via Laurel Canyon / Osborne, Los Angeles - Pacoima and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Northridge to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at Salinas via Simi Valley Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Northridge and Salinas is 318 miles. The road distance is 288.3 miles.
The best way to get from Northridge to Salinas without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Northridge to Salinas, including transfers.
Northridge to Salinas bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
Northridge to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Simi Valley Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Northridge to Salinas is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs $85 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $85–200 and the journey takes 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nordhoff / Reseda to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via Osborne / Laurel Canyon, Laurel Canyon / Osborne, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Gilroy, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 9h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northridge to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Northridge to Salinas bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Gilroy station.
Northridge to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Salinas is 288 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Northridge to Salinas.
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