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Get from Bakersfield to Salinas
The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Salinas?
Stops in Bakersfield
- A1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
- B
Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA - C
Latino Travel
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
Stops in Salinas
- A3 STATION PLACE , 93901, California
- B
Alisal St & Pearl St
635 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93905, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bakersfield to Salinas, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Salinas?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bakersfield to Salinas start from $132. The average price for this route is around $132. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bakersfield to Salinas?
The average bus travel time from Bakersfield to Salinas is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 279 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Salinas route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bakersfield to Salinas?
The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Salinas at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 4:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bakersfield to Salinas?
A bus trip from Bakersfield to Salinas generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bakersfield to Salinas?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bakersfield to Salinas?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bakersfield to Salinas?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bakersfield to Salinas?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Salinas, US was searched and found on Jan 16, 2026 with a price of $126To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bakersfield to Salinas, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $126 to $126 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2026-01-16.
