There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Los Alamos by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Solvang- Solvang Park to Los Alamos - Ferrini Parkbus 20
6h 30m$66–94Drive 171.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Los Alamoscar 171.9 mi
3h 6m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 39m$51–108Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
- Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
7h 42m$34–72
Salinas to Los Alamos by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Los Alamos is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Los Alamos is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Los Alamos. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Los Alamos - Ferrini Park via Solvang- Solvang Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Los Alamos station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Salinas and Los Alamos is 221 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Los Alamos without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Salinas to Los Alamos, including transfers.
Salinas to Los Alamos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Los Alamos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Los Alamos is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Los Alamos, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas to Los Alamos - Ferrini Park via Solvang- Solvang Park in around 6h 30m. 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
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 805.928.5624
- [email protected]
- Website
- City of Santa Maria
Bus from Solvang- Solvang Park to Los Alamos - Ferrini Park
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- City of Santa Maria
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Los Alamos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Salinas to Los Alamos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Los Alamos is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Salinas to Los Alamos.
There are 70+ hotels available in Los Alamos.