What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Chester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs $55 - $85.

How far is it from Salinas to Chester?

The distance between Salinas and Chester is 351 miles. The road distance is 313.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Chester?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Salinas to Chester, including transfers.

Can I drive from Salinas to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Chester is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Salinas to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 44+ hotels available in Chester.

Salinas to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, car, Caltrain, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Chester by train, car, or plane

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Train, drive (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
2. Drive from Chico Amtrak to Chestercar
8h 46m
$104–204
Drive 311.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Chestercar 311.6 mi
5h 47m
$57–83
Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
4. Drive from Redding-Airport-RDD to Chestercar
7h
$492–889
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane MRY - RDD
2. Drive from Redding-Airport-RDD to Chestercar
8h 20m
$65–339

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) flights

25Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 348.7 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Salinas to Chester. However, you can take the train to Chico Amtrak then drive to Chester. Alternatively, you can drive from Salinas to Chester in around 5h 47m.

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