How far is San Francisco from Salinas?

San Francisco and Salinas are 87 miles (140 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from San Francisco to Salinas leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and arrive at Amtrak. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus San Francisco to Salinas from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Francisco to Salinas on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40am	409 Townsend St, SF	2h 15m	1:55pm	Amtrak	No tags
Bus	11:40am	409 Townsend St, SF	2h 15m	1:55pm	Amtrak	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Mission St & Fremont St	2h 10m	12:45am	Amtrak	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Mission St & Fremont St	2h 5m	7:20am	Amtrak	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	2h 25m	10:20am	Amtrak	No tags

Get from San Francisco to Salinas

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 15mAverage Duration

86 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Salinas?

Stops in San Francisco

A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
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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

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

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,416 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 San Francisco, US to Salinas, US by bus

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$38

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