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

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Santa Clarita by bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    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
    9h 28m
    $45–70

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    11h 2m
    $205–313

  3. Drive  273.3 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Santa Claritacar car 273.3 mi
    4h 41m
    $47–68

  4. 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 33m
    $100–410

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    11h 23m

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

    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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    7h 21m
    $300–680

  7. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco 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 Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    7h 23m
    $180–470

  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 Newhalltrain train
    7h 15m
    $157–732

  9. 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 7m
    $113–427

Salinas to Santa Clarita by bus, foot, and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Newhall via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Newhall via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 11h 2m.

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