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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Salinasby bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), shuttle, or subway

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

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  1. Bus via Gilroy

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    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 41m
    $49–75

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 53m
    $117–231

  3. Drive 273.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Salinascar car 273.2 mi
    4h 42m
    $50–72

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall 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
    6h 37m
    $290–731

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Westwood Ucla Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    9h 50m

  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 1m
    $473–819

  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
    6h 24m
    $540–815

  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
    6h 56m
    $338–708

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall 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
    6h 57m
    $167–677

Santa Clarita to Salinas by train, bus, and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Newhall to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Gilroy, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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