How far is San Diego from Salinas by coach?

The journey from Salinas to San Diego by coach covers an approximate distance of 374 miles (604 km).

Is there a way to reach San Diego from Salinas without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Salinas to San Diego from £49 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Salinas to San Diego on 22 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
12:50	Amtrak	12h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags
10:20	Amtrak	12h 28m	22:48	Old Town San Diego	No tags
10:20	Amtrak	12h 28m	22:48	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from Salinas to San Diego on 23 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:45	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
12:50	Amtrak	12h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
00:45	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from Salinas to San Diego on 24 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:45	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
12:50	Amtrak	12h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
00:45	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from Salinas to San Diego on 25 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:45	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
12:50	Amtrak	12h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
00:45	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from Salinas to San Diego on 26 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:20	Amtrak	13h 28m	22:48	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
11:50	Amtrak	13h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
09:20	Amtrak	13h 28m	22:48	Old Town San Diego	No tags
11:50	Amtrak	13h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags
09:20	Amtrak	13h 44m	23:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Salinas to San Diego on 27 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:45	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
12:50	Amtrak	12h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
00:45	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salinas to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 12 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just £78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

12h 44mAverage duration

371 milesDistance

54kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£55 - £107	Average duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£78 - £143	Average duration12h 44m	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and San Diego?

Stops in Salinas

A
Amtrak
3 STATION PLACE , 93901, California
Visit page
B
Alisal St & Pearl St
635 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93905, USA

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is San Diego from Salinas by coach?
The journey from Salinas to San Diego by coach covers an approximate distance of 374 miles (604 km).
Is there a way to reach San Diego from Salinas without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£71

19/11

£71

Today

£71

21/11

£58

22/11

£81

23/11

£81

24/11

£81

25/11

£81

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £58

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 Diego, CA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £58 to £112 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £58, which is on 2025-11-21.