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487 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.44–$344.44

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Van
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.37–$165.84
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

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
Website:
metro.net
Train from North Hollywood Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.59–$2.03
Train from Del Amo Station to Pico
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from Pico Station to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
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

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Email:
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Gilroy to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$47.20

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Email:
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Gilroy to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$102.05

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.44

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from Aviation/Lax to 4Th
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Email:
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83
Bus from N Main / Rossi to Meridian
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.55–$3.44

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Santa Monica is to bus which costs $33.70 - $46.74 and takes 10h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Salinas to Santa Monica?

The distance between Salinas and Santa Monica is 563 km. The road distance is 487.6 km.

How do I travel from Salinas to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and line 33 bus which takes 8h 31m and costs $29.35 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Salinas to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Santa Monica bus from?

Salinas to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Salinas to Santa Monica is to bus and line 33 bus which takes 8h 31m and costs $29.35 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40.22 - $141.30 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Salinas to Santa Monica bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Santa Monica is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Salinas to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2882+ hotels available in Santa Monica. Prices start at $92.85 per night.
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