What is the cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station?

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station?

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Salinas Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Salinas Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Salinas Station is 130 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station without a car?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station?

The bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station bus from?

San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station train from?

San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station train arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station.

How do I get a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station?

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Where can I stay near Salinas Station?

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There are 3 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 50m
$40–65
Drive 126 mi
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1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Salinas Stationcar 126 mi
2h 13m
$23–34
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 5m
$40–90

San Luis Obispo to Salinas Station by bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 128.8 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Salinas Station, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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