What is the distance between Salinas and San Francisco?

About 87 miles (140 km) separate Salinas and San Francisco.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salinas to San Francisco?

If you're headed to San Francisco from Salinas, chances are that your bus will leave from Amtrak and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Francisco?

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Legion of Honor, San Francisco Zoo, Fisherman’s Wharf, Asian Art Museum and Golden Gate Bridge.

Bus Salinas to San Francisco from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Salinas to San Francisco on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25am	Amtrak	2h 20m	5:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Amtrak	2h 10m	8:30pm	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Amtrak	2h 20m	5:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Amtrak	2h 10m	8:30pm	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Amtrak	2h 10m	8:30pm	409 Townsend St, SF	No tags

Get from Salinas to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2hAverage Duration

86 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and San Francisco?

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 Francisco

A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Visit page
B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812
C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114
D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salinas, US to San Francisco, US by bus

What is the distance between Salinas and San Francisco?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salinas to San Francisco?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Francisco?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$32

11/23

$34

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$25

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The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $25

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 Francisco, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $63 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-27.