How far is Salinas from Seattle?

The distance between Salinas and Seattle is around 1218 km (756 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Amtrak, in Salinas, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Seattle.

Bus Salinas to Seattle from $214 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salinas to Seattle on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:10pm	Amtrak	1d 2h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
		5:10pm	Amtrak	1d 2h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:01 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to Seattle

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just $179, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

1216 kmDistance

111kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$323 - $554	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$179 - $2,220	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 111kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and Seattle?

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 Seattle

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
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B
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street.
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D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
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E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

How far is Salinas from Seattle?
The distance between Salinas and Seattle is around 1218 km (756 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salinas to Seattle?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Amtrak, in Salinas, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Seattle.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-23

$427

11-24

$346

Today

$2,136

11-26

$427

11-27

$427

11-28

$1,101

11-29

$346

11-30

$316

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $316

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 Seattle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $316 to $2,136 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $316 which is on 2025-11-30.