There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Yuma by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
14h 52m$148–357Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Yuma International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane MRY - YUM
9h 12m$71–378Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to San Ysidrobus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Yuma County Area Transitbus
16h 50m$118–174Drive 568.9 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Yumacar 568.9 mi
9h 40m$104–150Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transitbus
17h 5m$110–166Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Yuma International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane SJC - YUM
8h 37m$108–420Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MRY - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
10h 15m$174–371Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MRY - PHX
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
9h 16m$222–1,256Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
10h 9m$141–583
Salinas to Yuma by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Yuma is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Yuma is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 and arriving at Yuma County Area Transit via Gilroy and San Ysidro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Yuma Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Salinas and Yuma is 608 miles. The road distance is 572.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Yuma without a car is to train which takes 14h 52m and costs $140 - $360.
It takes approximately 14h 52m to get from Salinas to Yuma, including transfers.
Salinas to Yuma bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Salinas to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Yuma is to train which takes 14h 52m and costs $140 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 16h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $380 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Yuma, AZ, USA?
You can take a train from Salinas to Yuma Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 14h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Yuma County Area Transit via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, San Ysidro, and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 16h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Salinas to Yuma bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Salinas to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Yuma is 572 miles. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Salinas to Yuma.
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