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How to get fromSan Clemente to Salinasby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), shuttle, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from San Clemente to Salinas by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), shuttle, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 56m
    $107–247

  2. Drive  364.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Salinascar car 364.3 mi
    6h 15m
    $67–96

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    11h 7m
    $89–138

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    7h 24m
    $161–361

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 7m
    $76–139

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    7h 59m
    $299–757

  7. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 55m
    $245–869

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    9h 26m
    $250–808

  9. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    9h 9m
    $236–873

  10. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    9h 12m
    $135–556

San Clemente to Salinas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 56m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Salinas via Los Angeles in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Salinas via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 13h 7m.

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