Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US

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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Salinas on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Santa Barbara Station
AmtrakCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Train Station
AmtrakNo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Salinas

Bus
Average PriceUS$41 - US$76Average Duration5h 10m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$51 - US$319Average Duration5h 49m
28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
5h 10mAverage Duration
US$41Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Salinas, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$63
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 10m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:35am
Distance308 km
Latest bus departure1:40pm

Santa Barbara to Salinas Bus

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

  1. What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Salinas?

    The distance between Santa Barbara and Salinas is approximately 308 km (191 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Salinas?

    Buses departing from Train Station in Santa Barbara will take you to Amtrak in Salinas.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-01
US$59
10-02
US$43
Today
US$59
10-04
US$41
10-05
US$46
10-06
US$59
10-07
US$59
10-08
US$59
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of US$41

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

You can expect to pay from US$41 to US$75 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$41 which is on 2025-10-04.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santa Barbara to Salinas.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 Santa Barbara to Salinas.

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 Santa Barbara to Salinas.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santa Barbara to Salinas.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

Bus from Salinas, US to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Salinas, US by train

Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US

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