Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to Salinas (CA), US

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TodayMay 25
from $45
TomorrowMay 26
from $53
TueMay 27
from $53
WedMay 28
from $53
ThuMay 29
from $38
FriMay 30
from $39
SatMay 31
from $36
SunJun 1

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Salinas.

Average Price$33 - $59Average Duration2h 45m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$31 - $249Average Duration3h 5m
16kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
2h 45mAverage Duration
$33Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Salinas: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$53
Average bus trip duration2h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:15am
Distance113 miles (181 km)
Latest bus departure4:10pm

San Luis Obispo 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
05/23
$51
05/24
$34
Today
$37
05/26
$50
05/27
$50
05/28
$50
05/29
$30
05/30
$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Salinas was searched and found on May 29, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $51 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Salinas based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-05-29.

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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Luis Obispo to Salinas.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Luis Obispo to Salinas.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Luis Obispo to Salinas that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Luis Obispo to Salinas, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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