What is the travel distance from San Luis Obispo to Salinas?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Salinas is approximately 186 km (115 miles).

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

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

Bus San Luis Obispo to Salinas from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Salinas on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:05am	AMTRAK Station	2h 55m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
	Bus	10:15am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	2h 45m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 1:26 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Salinas

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 45mAverage Duration

181 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $122	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$46 - $360	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

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

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

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

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Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$112

11-23

$63

Today

$73

11-25

No data

11-26

$73

11-27

No data

11-28

$80

11-29

$38

The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to Salinas, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $112 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-29.