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How to get fromSalinas to Lancasterby bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    10h 41m
    $56–84

  2. Drive 283.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Lancastercar car 283.4 mi
    4h 59m
    $52–75

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    11h 52m
    $119–238

  4. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    7h 51m
    $543–825

  5. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    15h 9m
    $158–235

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    7h 52m
    $476–823

  7. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    8h 41m
    $293–735

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    8h 38m
    $160–687

Salinas to Lancaster by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, and GET Downtown Transit Center in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Lancaster via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 11h 52m.

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