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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Salinas by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or subway

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    4h 10m
    $148–316

  2. Drive 423.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Salinascar car 423.2 mi
    7h 17m
    $78–112

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 15m
    $151–324

  4. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 52m
    $91–163

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4h 22m
    $115–316

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4h 47m
    $100–288

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4h 58m
    $105–298

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    12h 56m
    $90–139

San Diego to Salinas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Salinas via Los Angeles in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Salinas via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 12h 52m.

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