What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Salinas?

About 265 miles (426 km) separate Los Angeles and Salinas.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Salinas?

The majority of buses traveling from Los Angeles to Salinas start their journey at UCLA and wind up at Amtrak. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Los Angeles to Salinas from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Salinas on November 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	10h 50m	6:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
	11:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	6h 20m	6:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest
	5:00am	Union Station	8h 10m	1:10pm	Amtrak	No tags
	5:45am	UCLA	7h 25m	1:10pm	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Salinas on November 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Union Station	8h 10m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
5:35am	UCLA	7h 25m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Salinas on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Union Station	8h 10m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
5:35am	UCLA	7h 25m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Salinas on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Union Station	8h 10m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
5:35am	UCLA	7h 25m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Salinas on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:50am	Union Station	8h 10m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
	11:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	6h 20m	6:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest
	5:35am	UCLA	7h 25m	1:00pm	Amtrak	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	10h 50m	6:00pm	Amtrak	No tags
	5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Salinas on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	6h 20m	6:00pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest
	5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	10h 50m	6:00pm	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Salinas on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	10h 50m	6:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
		11:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	6h 20m	6:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:50 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Salinas

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

253 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $159	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $146	Average Duration8h 19m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,326 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.

FlixBus Los Angeles Salinas recent customer reviews

This is my first time riding with Flix. A little confusing where to wait for the bus in Union Station Los Angeles CA. Lucky I read a post from a previous rider where exactly to wait . Also I wish there would be direct buses from Calexico CA to Salinas CA. I know I would have to transfer in Union Station L.A. but that would be ok.

Alberto S.

March 9, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Los Angeles Salinas recent customer reviews

Cool ride

Sela T.

January 14, 2020

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

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Salinas?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Salinas

A - Amtrak

B - Alisal St & Pearl St

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Salinas, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Salinas?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Salinas?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$72

11/14

$96

Today

$72

11/16

$72

11/17

$72

11/18

$72

11/19

$72

11/20

$72

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $72

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

You can expect to pay from $72 to $292 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-11-16.