There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Dunsmuir by train, plane, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, drive
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
- Drive from Redding-Airport-RDD to Dunsmuircar
6h 15m$487–881Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane MRY - RDD
- Drive from Redding-Airport-RDD to Dunsmuircar
7h 35m$60–322Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
10h 45m$130–270Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shastabus
11h 54m$122–197Drive 352.2 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Dunsmuircar 352.2 mi
5h 56m$65–93
Salinas to Dunsmuir by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Dunsmuir is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Dunsmuir is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Dunsmuir. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Mt Shasta via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salinas and arriving at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Salinas and Dunsmuir is 364 miles. The road distance is 354.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Dunsmuir without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Salinas to Dunsmuir, including transfers.
Salinas to Dunsmuir bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Dunsmuir train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Dunsmuir is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $130 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Dunsmuir, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Dunsmuir via Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and Mt Shasta in around 11h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Dunsmuir bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Salinas to Dunsmuir train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Dunsmuir is 354 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Salinas to Dunsmuir.
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