There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 14m$40–65Drive 126.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to California Polytechnic State Universitycar 126.7 mi
2h 12m$24–34Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 35m$41–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
4h 48m$45–90
Salinas to California Polytechnic State University by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $23 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salinas and arriving at San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Salinas and California Polytechnic State University is 128 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
The bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop takes 3h including transfers and departs four times a day.
Salinas to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to California Polytechnic State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and California Polytechnic State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Salinas to California Polytechnic State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to California Polytechnic State University is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Salinas to California Polytechnic State University.
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