How much is the bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Salinas?

The cheapest coach tickets from San Luis Obispo to Salinas start from £24. The average price for this route is around £41. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from San Luis Obispo to Salinas?

The average bus journey time from San Luis Obispo to Salinas is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 111 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Luis Obispo to Salinas route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas?

The earliest bus departs from San Luis Obispo to Salinas at 10:05. And the latest bus departs at 15:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Luis Obispo to Salinas?

A bus journey from San Luis Obispo to Salinas produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from San Luis Obispo 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.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Luis Obispo to Salinas?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Luis Obispo 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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Luis Obispo 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.

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

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from San Luis Obispo to Salinas on 28 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 - £177	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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,611 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Salinas?
The cheapest coach tickets from San Luis Obispo to Salinas start from £24. The average price for this route is around £41. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Luis Obispo to Salinas?
The average bus journey time from San Luis Obispo to Salinas is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 111 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Luis Obispo to Salinas route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas?
The earliest bus departs from San Luis Obispo to Salinas at 10:05. And the latest bus departs at 15:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Luis Obispo to Salinas?
A bus journey from San Luis Obispo to Salinas produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from San Luis Obispo 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.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Luis Obispo to Salinas?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Luis Obispo 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Luis Obispo 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.

Best price found

26/11

£39

27/11

£26

Today

£48

29/11

£21

30/11

£25

01/12

£39

02/12

No data

03/12

£39

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 £48 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.

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.