What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Salinas?

Santa Barbara and Salinas are 191 miles (308 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas?

If you're headed to Salinas from Santa Barbara, chances are that your bus will depart from Train Station and arrive at Amtrak. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Santa Barbara to Salinas from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Salinas on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:40pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	4h 20m	6:00pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Salinas on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:40pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	4h 20m	6:00pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:17 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Salinas

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

187 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $126	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $319	Average Duration5h 49m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Salinas?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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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

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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 Santa Barbara to Salinas, US by bus

What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Salinas?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$59

11/25

$59

Today

$59

11/27

$55

11/28

$87

11/29

$45

11/30

No data

12/01

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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $87 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.