Find coaches from Santa Maria, US to Salinas, US

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

Average ticket priceUS$34
Average bus trip duration2h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure15:15
Distance138 miles

Santa Maria to Salinas Bus

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

  1. How far is Salinas from Santa Maria by coach?

    The journey from Santa Maria to Salinas by coach covers an approximate distance of 138 miles (223 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Salinas from Santa Maria without a car?

    You can reach Salinas from Santa Maria by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. 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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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Maria, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on 4 Oct 2025 with a price of US$30

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

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$32 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria, US to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30, which is on 2025-10-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Maria and Salinas!

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 Maria to Salinas.

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 Santa Maria to Salinas that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

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