Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA to Salinas, CA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: January 24 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: January 25 at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: January 24 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Arrival time: January 24 at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 24 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: January 24 at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 24 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Arrival time: January 24 at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San Diego to Salinas: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$90
Average bus trip duration18h 20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:35am
Distance363 miles (585 km)
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Salinas Buses

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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01/20
$92
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01/24
$89
01/25
$54
01/26
$70
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%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego to Salinas was searched and found on Jan 25, 2025 with a price of $54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego to Salinas, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $92 for a bus ticket from San Diego to Salinas based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-01-25.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from San Diego to Salinas but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Salinas, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Diego to Salinas.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to Salinas while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego to Salinas?

%{brand}s logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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