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How to get fromSalinas to Pasadenaby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, shuttle, tram, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Salinas to Pasadena by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, shuttle, tram, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 35m
    $116–235

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    10h 43m
    $46–70

  3. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    10h
    $98–141

  4. Drive 304.1 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Pasadenacar car 304.1 mi
    5h 12m
    $56–81

  5. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    5h 59m
    $284–721

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

    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
    5h 56m
    $151–673

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

    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
    6h 26m
    $540–820

  8. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    6h 27m
    $473–818

  9. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    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 Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    7h 27m
    $75–234

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

    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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    7h 12m
    $232–871

  11. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    8h 1m
    $224–735

Salinas to Pasadena by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Memorial Park Station via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 10h.

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