Find coaches from Bakersfield to Salinas, US

Bus Bakersfield to Salinas, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$93
Average bus trip duration13h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure04:55
Distance173 miles
Latest bus departure16:05

Bakersfield to Salinas Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Salinas from Bakersfield, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bakersfield - Salinas, US

  1. What's the distance between Bakersfield and Salinas by coach?

    The distance between Bakersfield and Salinas by coach is approximately 174 miles (281 km).

  2. How can I get from Bakersfield to Salinas without driving?

    You can travel to Salinas from Bakersfield by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

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US$39
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US$41
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Salinas, US was searched and found on 9 Aug 2025 with a price of US$39

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

You can expect to pay from US$39 to US$88 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$39, which is on 2025-08-09.

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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield to Salinas.

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

Did you know?

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

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.

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

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