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

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There are 7 ways to get from Salinas to Vancouver by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or train

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

    best
    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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    6h 6m
    $143–614

  2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MRY - PDX
    8h 8m
    $71–342

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Vancouver Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    22h
    $260–600

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    22h 37m
    $142–257

  5. Drive 728.9 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Vancouvercar car 728.9 mi
    12h 31m
    $133–193

  6. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    6h 47m
    $143–421

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    7h 26m
    $262–579

Salinas to Vancouver by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Vancouver, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Vancouver Station once daily. Tickets cost $260–600 and the journey takes 22h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Broadway & 13th St via Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and NW Everett & 5th in around 22h 37m.

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