Bus from San Francisco, US to Salinas, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Salinas on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
409 Townsend St, SF
AmtrakCheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:46 PM PST.

Get from San Francisco to Salinas

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2h 15mAverage Duration
139 kmDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Salinas?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Salinas start from $41. The average price for this route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Salinas?

    The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Salinas is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 139 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Salinas route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Francisco to Salinas?

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Salinas at 12:05pm. And the latest bus departs at 12:05pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Salinas?

    A bus trip from San Francisco to Salinas generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Francisco to Salinas?

    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.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Salinas?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Francisco to Salinas?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to Salinas?

    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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$51
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