What is the travel distance from San Diego to Salinas?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from San Diego to Salinas start their journey at Mission Valley Sheraton and wind up at Amtrak. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus San Diego to Salinas from $90 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	15h 35m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 15m	6:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest

Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	15h 35m	1:00pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	15h 35m	1:00pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	15h 35m	1:00pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 15m	6:00pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 15m	6:00pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	15h 45m	1:10pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 15m	6:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest

Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	15h 35m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 15m	6:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:16 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Salinas

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 12 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

12h 9mAverage Duration

374 milesDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $167	Average Duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$98 - $135	Average Duration12h 9m	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,586 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 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.

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.

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Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Salinas?

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

Stops in Salinas

A - Amtrak

B - Alisal St & Pearl St

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$90

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$90

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$90

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $90

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

You can expect to pay from $90 to $90 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-11-16.