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

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Sylmar 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
    8h 12m
    $44–66

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 17m
    $97–209

  3. Drive 281.5 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Sylmarcar car 281.5 mi
    4h 50m
    $52–75

  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 17m
    $519–819

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    10h 6m
    $101–161

  6. 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 8m
    $201–674

  7. 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
    7h 6m
    $289–729

  8. 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
    7h 4m
    $166–681

  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
    7h 51m
    $219–781

Salinas to Sylmar by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Sylmar Station via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Angeles - Pacoima, and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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