How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA

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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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€77

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€137

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8h 48m

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8h 18m

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from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA

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.

FlixBus
06:30PM6h45
Los Angeles, CA
01:15AMSalinas, CA
$551One-way
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FlixBus
06:30PM6h45
Los Angeles, CA
01:15AMSalinas, CA
$551One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:40PM6h20
Los Angeles, CA
01:00AMSalinas, CA
$801One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak
06:13PM8h02
Los Angeles, CA
02:15AMSalinas, CA
$1031One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA

Travel to Salinas, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Salinas, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA is a flight with an average price of $49 (€39).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Salinas, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

Train takes on average 8h 19m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA is approximately 264 miles (425 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Jose, CA, San Francisco, CA, Hayward, CA, Sacramento, CA, Santa Barbara, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salinas, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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