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How to get fromOrange to Salinasby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Orange to Salinas by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    4h 6m
    $283–802

  2. Drive 333.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orange to Salinascar car 333.6 mi
    5h 45m
    $61–88

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 45m
    $75–134

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 12m
    $118–251

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4h 29m
    $270–898

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

    1. Take the train from Orange 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
    6h 34m
    $290–731

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

    1. Take the train from Orange 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 54m
    $157–677

  8. Line 42 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tustin-East Village Way to Norwalk-226Thbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 14m
    $96–387

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    10h 14m
    $99–158

Orange to Salinas by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Orange, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Salinas via San Jose Diridon Station and San Jose in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orange to Salinas via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 10h 12m.

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