How far is Salinas from Irvine?

Salinas and Irvine are 298 miles (481 km) apart.

Bus Salinas to Irvine from $82 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Salinas to Irvine on October 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40pm	Amtrak	11h 10m	3:50am	Irvine Station	No tags
4:15pm	Amtrak	11h 35m	3:50am	Irvine Station	No tags
4:40pm	Amtrak	11h 10m	3:50am	Irvine Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to Irvine.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $82	Average Duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$115 - $115	Average Duration15h 44m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Salinas to Irvine

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Irvine. The journey takes about 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

11h 10mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salinas, US to Irvine, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$82

Average bus trip duration11h 10m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure4:40pm

Distance304 miles (490 km)

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Amtrak

4/55,497 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5497 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $82

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Salinas to Irvine Bus

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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 Salinas and Irvine!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Salinas to Irvine, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Salinas to Irvine will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Salinas, US to Irvine, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time11h 10m	Avg Price$82	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time15h 44m	Avg Price$115	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Salinas, US by bus?

Bus from Irvine, US to Salinas, US

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Train from Salinas, US to Irvine, US

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