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How to get fromSalinas to Chula Vistaby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Chula Vista by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    5h 50m
    $147–321

  2. Drive 429.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Chula Vistacar car 429.6 mi
    7h 25m
    $79–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    11h 44m
    $88–124

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 31m
    $156–317

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    5h 40m
    $114–333

  6. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    6h 32m
    $104–310

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    7h 15m
    $113–338

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    12h 38m
    $107–157

Salinas to Chula Vista by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to E Street Station via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, San Ysidro, and San Ysidro Station in around 11h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to E Street Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 13h 31m.

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