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How to get fromNorthridge to Salinasby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, subway, or tram

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

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Northridge to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 5m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    10h 39m
    $40–62

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 43m
    $176–279

  4. Drive  286.6 mi

    1. Drive from Northridge to Salinascar car 286.6 mi
    4h 59m
    $53–76

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    5h 51m
    $519–812

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    6h 13m

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - 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
    6h 11m

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    7h 3m
    $300–730

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

    1. Take the train from Northridge 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
    6h 51m
    $167–676

  10. Train, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 29 bus

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus bus
    8h 21m
    $121–499

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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 $170–270 and the journey takes 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via Ventura / Sepulveda, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Gilroy, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 10h 39m.

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