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How to get fromSalinas to Nipomoby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Nipomo by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus 10S
    5h 55m
    $35–70

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus bus 84
    3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus 10S
    7h 48m
    $9–15

  3. Drive 147.4 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Nipomocar car 147.4 mi
    2h 41m
    $27–39

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus 10S
    6h 2m
    $48–67

Salinas to Nipomo by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street via Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 6h 2m.

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