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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Fernando to Salinas by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Bus via Santa Barbara

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 40m
    $88–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    9h 13m
    $44–66

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 20m
    $102–232

  4. Drive 282.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Fernando to Salinascar car 282.6 mi
    4h 52m
    $52–75

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    7h 26m
    $291–732

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    6h 50m
    $474–820

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 13m
    $541–816

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    7h 45m
    $218–708

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 29 bus

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus bus
    7h 46m
    $158–678

San Fernando to Salinas by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles to Salinas via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Santa Barbara in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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