How much is the bus ticket from Salinas to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Salinas to Los Angeles start at R 831. The average price for this route is around R 1 280. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Salinas to Los Angeles?

The average bus journey time from Salinas to Los Angeles is 7h 40m, covering a distance of 411 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Salinas to Los Angeles 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 Salinas to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Salinas to Los Angeles at 14:25. And the latest bus departs at 18:05.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salinas to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from Salinas to Los Angeles produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Salinas to Los Angeles?

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 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Salinas to Los Angeles?

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Salinas to Los Angeles?

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 Salinas to Los Angeles?

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 Salinas to Los Angeles from R 710 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Salinas to Los Angeles on 12 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:25	Amtrak	6h 10m	20:35	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	16:40	Amtrak	7h 15m	23:55	UCLA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:25	Amtrak	9h 40m	00:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	16:40	Amtrak	7h 40m	00:20	Union Station	No tags
	00:45	Amtrak	9h 1m	09:46	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salinas to Los Angeles on 13 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:40	Amtrak	7h 15m	23:55	UCLA	CheapestFastest
16:40	Amtrak	7h 40m	00:20	Union Station	No tags
00:45	Amtrak	9h 1m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
00:45	Amtrak	9h 1m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	9h 23m	16:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salinas to Los Angeles on 14 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:40	Amtrak	7h 15m	23:55	UCLA	CheapestFastest
16:40	Amtrak	7h 40m	00:20	Union Station	No tags
00:45	Amtrak	9h 1m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
00:45	Amtrak	9h 1m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	9h 23m	16:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salinas to Los Angeles on 15 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:40	Amtrak	7h 15m	23:55	UCLA	CheapestFastest
16:40	Amtrak	7h 40m	00:20	Union Station	No tags
00:45	Amtrak	9h 1m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
00:45	Amtrak	9h 1m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	9h 23m	16:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salinas to Los Angeles on 16 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:40	Amtrak	7h 15m	23:55	UCLA	CheapestFastest
16:40	Amtrak	7h 40m	00:20	Union Station	No tags
00:45	Amtrak	9h 1m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
00:45	Amtrak	9h 1m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	9h 23m	16:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salinas to Los Angeles on 17 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:15	Amtrak	7h 15m	23:30	UCLA	CheapestFastest
00:45	Amtrak	9h 1m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
00:45	Amtrak	9h 1m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	9h 23m	16:48	Union Station	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	9h 23m	16:48	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:44 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Salinas to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 831, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 40mAverage duration

411 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 831 - R 1 955	Average duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 053 - R 2 452	Average duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and Los Angeles?

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
Map

Stops in Los Angeles

A
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Map
B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
Visit page Map
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Visit page Map
D
Los Angeles International Airport
Visit page Map
E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
Map
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Map

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 726 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512 002 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salinas, US to Los Angeles, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Salinas to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Salinas to Los Angeles start at R 831. The average price for this route is around R 1 280. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Salinas to Los Angeles?
The average bus journey time from Salinas to Los Angeles is 7h 40m, covering a distance of 411 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Salinas to Los Angeles 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 Salinas to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Salinas to Los Angeles at 14:25. And the latest bus departs at 18:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salinas to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Salinas to Los Angeles produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Salinas to Los Angeles?
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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Salinas to Los Angeles?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Salinas to Los Angeles?
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 Salinas to Los Angeles?
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

09/01

R 1 217

10/01

R 1 031

Today

R 997

12/01

R 879

13/01

R 1 217

14/01

R 1 217

15/01

R 1 217

16/01

R 1 217

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 12 Jan 2026 with a price of R 879

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 Los Angeles, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 879 to R 2 113 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 879, which is on 2026-01-12.