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Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to San Diego
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Salinas and San Diego?
Stops in Salinas
- A3 STATION PLACE , 93901, California
- B
Alisal St & Pearl St
635 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93905, USA
Stops in San Diego
- A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA - B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA - C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Salinas to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Salinas to San Diego start from $100. The average price for this route is around $136. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Salinas to San Diego?
The average bus travel time from Salinas to San Diego is 13h 10m, covering a distance of 602 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Salinas to San Diego route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Salinas to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Salinas to San Diego at 4:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salinas to San Diego?
A bus trip from Salinas to San Diego generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Salinas to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Salinas to San Diego?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Salinas to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Salinas to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $148To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $148 to $204 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $148 which is on 2025-12-02.
What's the cheapest way to go from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
