What is the travel distance from Salinas to Santa Clara?

The distance between Salinas and Santa Clara is approximately 79 km (49 miles).

Bus from Salinas to Santa Clara starting at US$42 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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Next departures to Santa Clara

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: August 17 at 1:10pm
Departure city: Salinas
Departure location: Amtrak
Arrival time: August 17 at 3:18pm
Destination city: Santa Clara
Destination location: Great America Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 8m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: August 17 at 1:10pm
Departure city: Salinas
Departure location: Amtrak
Arrival time: August 17 at 3:10pm
Destination city: Santa Clara
Destination location: Santa Clara Transit Center
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h
Departure time: August 17 at 3:40pm
Departure city: Salinas
Departure location: Amtrak
Arrival time: August 17 at 6:18pm
Destination city: Santa Clara
Destination location: Great America Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 38m
Departure time: August 17 at 5:10pm
Departure city: Salinas
Departure location: Amtrak
Arrival time: August 17 at 8:18pm
Destination city: Santa Clara
Destination location: Great America Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 8m
Departure time: August 17 at 1:10pm
Departure city: Salinas
Departure location: Amtrak
Arrival time: August 17 at 3:10pm
Destination city: Santa Clara
Destination location: Santa Clara Transit Center
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to Santa Clara

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$82 - US$82	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$119 - US$119	Average Duration15h 24m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Salinas to Santa Clara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Clara. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

US$82Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salinas, US to Santa Clara, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$82

Average Bus Trip Duration10h 50m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure4:15pm

Distance474 km

Latest bus departure4:40pm

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,383 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5383 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$82

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salinas, US - Santa Clara, US

What is the travel distance from Salinas to Santa Clara?
The distance between Salinas and Santa Clara is approximately 79 km (49 miles).

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Salinas to Santa Clara.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Salinas to Santa Clara.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Salinas to Santa Clara that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Salinas, US to Santa Clara, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time10h 50m	Avg PriceUS$82	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time15h 24m	Avg PriceUS$119	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Salinas, US by bus?

Bus from Salinas, US to Santa Clara, US

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Train from Salinas, US to Santa Clara, US

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