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

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There are 11 ways to get from Salinas to Washington by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

    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 Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SJC - GEG
    6h 3m
    $119–450

  2. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MRY - SEA
    6h 17m
    $78–369

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 30m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    25h 38m
    $330–700

  5. Drive 892.9 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Seattlecar car 892.9 mi
    15h 22m
    $163–236

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    6h 14m
    $275–421

  7. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Tri-Cities 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 Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane SFO - PSC
    6h 52m
    $157–345

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Portland 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    7h 11m
    $147–613

  9. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Portland International 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    7h 51m
    $142–420

  10. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Paine Field County 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 Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    7h 37m
    $258–722

  11. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland International 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    8h 32m
    $281–578

Salinas to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration25h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 815.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to 4th Ave & Madison St via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 23h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $330–700 and the journey takes 25h 38m.

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