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How to get fromVan Nuys to Salinas Stationby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Van Nuys to Salinas Station by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 52m
    $100–230

  2. Drive 289.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Salinas Stationcar car 289.7 mi
    4h 59m
    $53–77

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 27m
    $102–175

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    5h 46m
    $283–720

  5. 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
    5h 13m
    $471–815

  6. 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
    5h 40m
    $538–811

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 9m
    $150–666

  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 4m
    $215–703

Van Nuys to Salinas Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Salinas Station, CA, USA?

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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