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How to get fromSalinas to Van Nuysby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, shuttle, tram, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Salinas to Van Nuys by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, shuttle, tram, or subway

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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 22m
    $39–61

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 30m
    $180–290

  3. Drive  289.3 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Van Nuyscar car 289.3 mi
    4h 58m
    $53–77

  4. 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 51m
    $292–719

  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 / ...
    9h 19m

  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 44m
    $159–671

  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
    5h 38m
    $518–817

  8. 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
    6h 29m
    $178–527

  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 12m
    $246–804

  10. Line 29 bus, shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, subway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Ave / W Market St to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    5. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    6. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    7. Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuysbus bus
    7h 43m
    $86–298

Salinas to Van Nuys by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Van Nuys / Victory via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Angeles - Pacoima, and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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