What is the travel distance from Salinas to Los Angeles?

The distance covered from Salinas to Los Angeles is 426 km (265 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salinas to Los Angeles?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Amtrak, in Salinas, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

Bus Salinas to Los Angeles from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:50am	Amtrak	10h 2m	9:52pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		11:50am	Amtrak	10h 2m	9:52pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:45am	Amtrak	8h 14m	8:59am	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	9h 23m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	9h 23m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:45am	Amtrak	8h 14m	8:59am	Northridge Station	Cheapest
	2:25pm	Amtrak	6h 10m	8:35pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:25pm	Amtrak	9h 40m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:45am	Amtrak	8h 14m	8:59am	Northridge Station	Cheapest
	2:25pm	Amtrak	6h 10m	8:35pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:25pm	Amtrak	9h 40m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:20am	Amtrak	10h 24m	7:44pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	2:25pm	Amtrak	6h 10m	8:35pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	9:20am	Amtrak	10h 24m	7:44pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:25pm	Amtrak	9h 40m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:25am	Amtrak	8h 40m	4:05pm	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
7:25am	Amtrak	9h 23m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	9h 23m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags
10:20am	Amtrak	9h 24m	7:44pm	Union Station	No tags
10:20am	Amtrak	9h 24m	7:44pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40pm	Amtrak	7h 15m	11:55pm	UCLA	CheapestFastest
4:40pm	Amtrak	7h 40m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	9h 23m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:06 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

7h 40mAverage Duration

426 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $255	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$90 - $210	Average Duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and Los Angeles?

Stops in Salinas

A
Amtrak
3 STATION PLACE , 93901, California
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B
Alisal St & Pearl St
635 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93905, USA

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,447 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salinas, US to Los Angeles, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Salinas to Los Angeles?
The distance covered from Salinas to Los Angeles is 426 km (265 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salinas to Los Angeles?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Amtrak, in Salinas, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$104

11-25

$130

Today

$150

11-27

$123

11-28

$123

11-29

$123

11-30

$130

12-01

$123

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $104

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $104 to $227 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus 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.