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How to Travel from

Salinas to San Diego

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$293.41
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.68–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$956.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$484.76

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.92–$165.84
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05
Train from Salinas to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.48–$82.92
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.75–$58.68

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.89–$108.43
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.03–$59.96

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Gilroy to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$102.05–$140.33

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to San Diego is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $39.13 - $152.17 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to San Diego is to line 20 bus and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

How far is it from Salinas to San Diego?

The distance between Salinas and San Diego is 648 km. The road distance is 681 km.

How do I travel from Salinas to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to San Diego without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 9h 45m and costs $39.13 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Salinas to San Diego?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Salinas to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to San Diego bus from?

Salinas to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to San Diego train from?

Salinas to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to San Diego?

The best way to get from Salinas to San Diego is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 9h 45m and costs $39.13 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $228.26 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Salinas to San Diego bus arrive?

Salinas to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Salinas to San Diego train arrive?

Salinas to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Salinas to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to San Diego is 681 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Salinas to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Salinas to San Diego?

Book your Salinas to San Diego train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Salinas to San Diego?

Book your Salinas to San Diego bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1964+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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