Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 20
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Amtrak
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Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 21
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Amtrak
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Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 22
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Santa Fe Depot
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Amtrak
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Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 23
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Santa Fe Depot
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Greyhound Bus Stop
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Salinas
We recommend taking the train
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 12 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 5593 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 $95
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.
Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US by bus
What is the travel distance from San Diego to Salinas?
San Diego and Salinas are 374 miles (604 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Salinas?
The majority of buses traveling from San Diego to Salinas start their journey at Mission Valley Sheraton and wind up at Amtrak. 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.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/17
$90
11/18
$90
Today
$90
11/20
$90
11/21
No data
11/22
$90
11/23
$90
11/24
$92
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $90
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $90 to $92 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-11-20.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination