How far is Chico from Salinas?

The distance separating Chico and Salinas is 211 miles (340 km).

Bus Chico to Salinas from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chico to Salinas on October 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:45am	Chico	8h 55m	4:40pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest
		11:45am	Chico	13h	12:45am	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures for Chico to Salinas on October 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:45am	Chico	8h 55m	4:40pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest
		11:45am	Chico	13h	12:45am	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures for Chico to Salinas on October 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:45am	Chico	8h 55m	4:40pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest
		11:45am	Chico	13h	12:45am	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures for Chico to Salinas on October 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:45am	Chico	8h 55m	4:40pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest
		11:45am	Chico	13h	12:45am	Amtrak	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to Salinas

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 7 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

7h 54mAverage Duration

211 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $71	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $108	Average Duration7h 54m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Bus Chico to Salinas, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$71

Average bus trip duration7h 30m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure6:25am

Distance211 miles (339 km)

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Amtrak

4/55,547 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,053 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Chico to Salinas Bus

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The cheapest trip from Chico to Salinas, US was searched and found on Oct 23, 2025 with a price of $92

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

You can expect to pay from $92 to $92 for a bus ticket from Chico to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-10-27.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chico to Salinas, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Chico to Salinas.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

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

You can also go to Salinas, US by train

Train from Chico to Salinas, US

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