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

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Travel Information to Salinas, CA from Los Angeles, CA

distanceDistance264 miles (425 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$38 - $70
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $38 (€33) • 1 h 13 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $38 (€33) • 1 h 13 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAmtrak or Sky West Airlines

Travel 264 miles (425 km) by train, bus or flight between Los Angeles, CA and Salinas, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Amtrak or Sky West Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA.

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 59 31 24Cheapest
Average price 87 72Cheapest 88
Average duration8h 19m6h 45m1h 5m
Direct Options
First departure12:45 AM12:45 AM5:00 AM
Last departure7:59 PM11:10 PM11:05 PM
No. of daily departures5426
Companies
  • Amtrak
  • Greyhound
  • FlixBus
  • skywest airlines

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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
$671One-way
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FlixBus
06:30PM6h45
Los Angeles, CA
01:15AMSalinas, CA
$671One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
06:30PM6h45
Los Angeles, CA
01:15AMSalinas, CA
$671One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by travel to Salinas from Los Angeles with Amtrak and Greyhound. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Salinas from Los Angeles, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

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

    FAQs: 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 travel options to Salinas, CA from Los Angeles, CA. You can take a train, bus or flight.

    The cheapest way to go to Salinas, CA from Los Angeles, CA is by taking a flight, which costs on average $38 (€33).

    This is compared to other ways of getting from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA:

    Taking a flight costs $8 (€7) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $46 (€40) for the same trip.

    Taking a flight costs $32 (€28) less than taking a train, which costs on average $70 (€61) for the same trip.

    The fastest way to get to Salinas, CA from Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 13 min.

    Other travel options to Salinas, CA take longer:

    Bus takes on average 6 h 45 min.

    Taking a train requires on average 8 h 19 min of travel time.

    The distance is approximately 264 miles (425 km) from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA.

    The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA is:

    • 1 bus per day.
    • 1 train a day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Salinas, CA from Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA:

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      • You can take a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA with Amtrak, Greyhound or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $42 (€36) with FlixBus from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA with the following travel companies:

      • 1 direct bus per day with Amtrak or FlixBus.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Salinas, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA.

      Looking to extend your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA? Many Omio customers who go from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like San Jose, CA, San Francisco, CA, Hayward, CA or Gilroy, CA. If you're looking to explore San Jose, CA, San Francisco, CA, Hayward, CA or Gilroy, CA from Salinas, CA, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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