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How to get fromPalm Springs to Salinasby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Salinas by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - 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
    4h 55m
    $195–384

  2. Drive 405.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Salinascar car 405.9 mi
    6h 59m
    $75–107

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    12h 50m
    $119–175

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 5m
    $149–299

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

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4h 32m
    $112–411

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    17h 51m
    $88–120

Palm Springs to Salinas by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Los Angeles in around 12h 50m.

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