What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Salinas?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Salinas is approximately 308 km (191 miles).

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

Buses departing from Train Station in Santa Barbara will take you to Amtrak in Salinas.

Bus Santa Barbara to Salinas from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Salinas on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:40pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	4h 20m	6:00pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:02 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara 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 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

301 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $181	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $459	Average Duration5h 49m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Salinas?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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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

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Salinas?
The distance between Santa Barbara and Salinas is approximately 308 km (191 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Salinas?
Buses departing from Train Station in Santa Barbara 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

11-24

$85

11-25

$85

Today

$85

11-27

$80

11-28

$126

11-29

$65

11-30

No data

12-01

No data

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $65

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

You can expect to pay from $65 to $126 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.