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

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

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 34m
    $126–225

  2. Drive 357.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Salinascar car 357.3 mi
    6h 8m
    $66–95

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 39m
    $128–277

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

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 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 2m
    $166–371

  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
    12h 35m
    $78–142

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

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain 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 10m
    $300–757

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    8h 2m
    $259–773

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 26m
    $246–869

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

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Anaheimtrain 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
    8h 58m
    $283–811

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

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 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
    8h 55m
    $116–426

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

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 52m
    $253–917

San Juan Capistrano to Salinas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 34m

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

You can take a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Salinas via Los Angeles in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission 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 12h 35m.

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