What is the travel distance from Salinas to San Diego?

Salinas and San Diego are 374 miles (604 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salinas to San Diego?

The majority of buses traveling from Salinas to San Diego start their journey at Amtrak and wind up at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Balboa Park, Torrey Pines Gliderport, Cabrillo National Monument, Old Point Loma Lighthouse and USS Midway Museum.

Bus Salinas to San Diego from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salinas to San Diego on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:15pm	Amtrak	13h 10m	5:25am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:17 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 12 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

12h 44mAverage Duration

374 milesDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $190	Average Duration16h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$99 - $183	Average Duration12h 44m	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 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

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and San Diego?

Stops in Salinas

A - Amtrak

B - Alisal St & Pearl St

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Salinas to San Diego?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salinas to San Diego?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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$90

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$90

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$90

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$90

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$103

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$65

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $65

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

You can expect to pay from $65 to $142 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-11-20.