How far is Salem from Salinas?

Salem and Salinas are 575 miles (927 km) apart.

Bus Salem to Salinas from $128 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Salem to Salinas on September 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	8:30pm	Liberty St SE	17h 25m	1:55pm	Amtrak	No tags
	8:30pm	Liberty St SE	17h 25m	1:55pm	Amtrak	No tags
	9:10pm	Liberty St SE	1d 15h	1:55pm	Amtrak	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Salem to Salinas.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$159 - $159	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$102 - $188	Average Duration20h 27m	CO₂ emissions 84kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Salem to Salinas

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 20 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

20h 27mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest ticket

84kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salem, OR, US to Salinas, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$159

Average bus trip duration1d 15h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure9:10pm

Distance575 miles (926 km)

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Amtrak

4/55,493 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,727 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Salem to Salinas Bus

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How far is Salem from Salinas?

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

Best price found

09/27

$264

09/28

No data

Today

$142

09/30

$142

10/01

$142

10/02

$142

10/03

$142

10/04

$142

The cheapest trip from Salem, OR, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $142

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

You can expect to pay from $142 to $838 for a bus ticket from Salem, OR, US to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2025-09-30.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

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

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Did you know?

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.

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.

Will you be returning to Salem, OR, US by bus?

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Bus Salem, OR, US to Salinas, US: Trip Overview

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