Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US

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Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on September 22
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Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
AmtrakCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Salinas.

Bus
Average Price$45 - $110Average Duration10h 45m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$94 - $388Average Duration11h 14m
55kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Salinas

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
10h 45mAverage Duration
$45Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$63
Average bus trip duration10h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance371 miles (597 km)
Latest bus departure9:25pm

San Diego to Salinas Bus

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

Best price found
09/19
$90
09/20
$90
Today
$90
09/22
$90
09/23
$90
09/24
$90
09/25
$90
09/26
$90
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on Sep 19, 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 $336 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 2025-09-22.

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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 San Diego to Salinas but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

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 San Diego to Salinas.

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

Did you know?

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

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 word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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