What is the distance between Salinas and San Luis Obispo?

Salinas and San Luis Obispo are 186 km (115 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salinas to San Luis Obispo?

Buses departing from Amtrak in Salinas will take you to AMTRAK Station in San Luis Obispo.

Bus Salinas to San Luis Obispo from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salinas to San Luis Obispo on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:25pm	Amtrak	2h	4:25pm	San Luis Obispo	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Salinas to San Luis Obispo on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:25pm	Amtrak	2h	4:25pm	San Luis Obispo	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 8:32 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to San Luis Obispo

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

178 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $129	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $359	Average Duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and San Luis Obispo?

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 San Luis Obispo

A
AMTRAK Station
1730 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
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B
San Luis Obispo Bus Stop
1460 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $77

Amtrak Salinas San Luis Obispo recent customer reviews

Friendly and professional service. To be completely honest, I enjoyed the trip more than I thought I would!

Gerald L.

July 14, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salinas, US to San Luis Obispo by bus

What is the distance between Salinas and San Luis Obispo?
Salinas and San Luis Obispo are 186 km (115 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salinas to San Luis Obispo?
Buses departing from Amtrak in Salinas will take you to AMTRAK Station in San Luis Obispo.

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

$62

11-25

$73

Today

$73

11-27

No data

11-28

No data

11-29

$119

11-30

$119

12-01

No data

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $62

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 San Luis Obispo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $62 to $119 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-11-29.