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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.51–$229.62
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$369.95

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$293.41

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:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.37–$165.84
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
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:
$6.38–$8.93

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Meridian
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.75–$58.68

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:
$31.89–$108.43
Bus from Los Angeles to Isla
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.12–$54.85
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.29–$44.65

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 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 Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Salinas is to bus which costs $28.26 - $97.83 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Salinas is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Salinas station. However, there are services departing from 5th / Santa Monica and arriving at Salinas Train Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Salinas?

The distance between Santa Monica and Salinas is 567 km. The road distance is 488.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs $28.26 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Santa Monica to Salinas, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Monica to Salinas?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Salinas is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs $28.26 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $39.13 - $152.17 and takes 10h 39m. There are no good options to fly between Santa Monica to Salinas.

Where does the Santa Monica to Salinas bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Salinas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salinas Train Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Salinas is 489 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Santa Monica to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 179+ hotels available in Salinas. Prices start at $52.08 per night.
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