How far is Salinas from San Luis Obispo by coach?

The journey from San Luis Obispo to Salinas by coach covers an approximate distance of 115 miles (186 km).

Is there a way to reach Salinas from San Luis Obispo without a car?

You can reach Salinas from San Luis Obispo by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus San Luis Obispo to Salinas from £19 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from San Luis Obispo to Salinas on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	AMTRAK Station	2h 50m	03:20	Amtrak	No tags
Bus	00:40	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	2h 40m	03:20	Amtrak	No tags
Bus	10:15	AMTRAK Station	2h 55m	13:10	Amtrak	No tags
Bus	10:25	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	2h 45m	13:10	Amtrak	No tags
Bus	16:10	San Luis Obispo	2h 5m	18:15	Amtrak	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 45mAverage duration

111 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£24 - £66	Average duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£25 - £54	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

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is Salinas from San Luis Obispo by coach?
The journey from San Luis Obispo to Salinas by coach covers an approximate distance of 115 miles (186 km).
Is there a way to reach Salinas from San Luis Obispo without a car?
You can reach Salinas from San Luis Obispo by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£61

23/11

£34

Today

£40

25/11

No data

26/11

£40

27/11

No data

28/11

£44

29/11

£21

The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Salinas, US was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £21

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 £21 to £61 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 £21, which is on 2025-11-29.