What is the distance between Salinas and San Luis Obispo?

The distance between the two cities is 115 miles (186 km).

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

If you're headed to San Luis Obispo from Salinas, chances are that your bus will depart from Amtrak and arrive at AMTRAK Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Salinas to San Luis Obispo from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salinas to San Luis Obispo on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Amtrak	2h 45m	7:00pm	AMTRAK Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:25pm	Amtrak	2h	4:25pm	San Luis Obispo	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	Amtrak	2h 35m	6:50pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:33 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to San Luis Obispo

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

112 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $90	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $249	Average Duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and San Luis Obispo?

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

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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5600 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $53

Amtrak Salinas San Luis Obispo recent customer reviews

Friendly and professional service. To be completely honest, I enjoyed the trip more than I thought I would!

Gerald L.

July 14, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 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.

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

What is the distance between Salinas and San Luis Obispo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$34

11/22

$51

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$50

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11/25

$50

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The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $34

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 Luis Obispo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $66 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-11-25.