Bus Tickets from Salinas, US to Santa Maria, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Salinas
    Departure location: Amtrak
    Arrival time: August 15 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Salinas
    Departure location: Amtrak
    Arrival time: August 15 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Salinas
    Departure location: Amtrak
    Arrival time: August 15 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to Santa Maria.

Average Price$35 - $62Average Duration3h 45m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$83 - $90Average Duration7h 54m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Salinas to Santa Maria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Maria. The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
3h 45mAverage Duration
$35Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salinas, US to Santa Maria, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$57
Average bus trip duration3h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:45pm
Distance138 miles (222 km)
Latest bus departure4:40pm

Salinas to Santa Maria Bus

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

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08/10
$34
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$29
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Santa Maria, US was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $29

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 Santa Maria, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $53 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to Santa Maria, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-08-15.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Salinas to Santa Maria but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Salinas to Santa Maria, 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 Salinas to Santa Maria.

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

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

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

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