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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a flight costs an average of €39.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€77 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest | €137 Average price |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA:
A flight is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA costing on average $53 (€42).
A flight is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Salinas, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Train takes on average 8h 19m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Salinas, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Salinas Station, Salinas, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Salinas, Greyhound.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salinas, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Salinas, CA by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Salinas, CA by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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