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San Diego to Salinas

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.92–$255.14
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.92–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$459.25

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.48–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$892.98
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$446.49
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$586.82
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$892.98

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$420.98
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$510.27
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$446.49
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.84

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$95.68
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.37–$165.84
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.79–$114.81
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.12–$8.29

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Meridian
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.48–$56.13

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.62–$108.43
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.29–$43.37

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.41–$53.58

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Ysidro to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$127.57

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$3.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Salinas is to drive which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Salinas is to fly and line 20 bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $130.43 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Salinas station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Salinas Train Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Salinas?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Salinas. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from San Diego to Salinas?

The distance between San Diego and Salinas is 647 km. The road distance is 681.6 km.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Salinas without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 10h 40m and costs $43.48 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from San Diego to Salinas, including transfers.

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

San Diego to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Salinas?

The best way to get from San Diego to Salinas is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 10h 40m and costs $43.48 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $52.17 - $228.26 and takes 12h 15m. There are no good options to bus between San Diego to Salinas.

Where does the San Diego to Salinas bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Diego to Salinas train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Salinas is 682 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from San Diego to Salinas.

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

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Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 181+ hotels available in Salinas. Prices start at $50.47 per night.
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