Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to Salinas, US

TodayJul 31
TomorrowAug 1
from US$64
SatAug 2
from US$64
SunAug 3
from US$76
MonAug 4
TueAug 5
WedAug 6
ThuAug 7
from US$64

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: UCLA
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Salinas

Bus
Average PriceUS$49 - US$96Average Duration7h 25m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$62 - US$146Average Duration8h 19m
39kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Salinas

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
7h 25mAverage Duration
US$49Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles, US to Salinas, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$76
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 25m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:50am
Distance411 km
Latest bus departure11:40am

Los Angeles to Salinas Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Los Angeles to Salinas, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles, US - Salinas, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Salinas?

    The distance covered from Los Angeles to Salinas is 426 km (265 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Salinas?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at Amtrak, in Salinas.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-29
US$72
07-30
US$72
Today
US$85
08-01
US$56
08-02
US$56
08-03
US$72
08-04
US$72
08-05
US$72
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of US$56

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

You can expect to pay from US$56 to US$362 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$56 which is on 2025-08-01.

Usually Amtrak, FlixBus Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Los Angeles and Salinas!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Los Angeles to Salinas, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Los Angeles to Salinas that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Los Angeles to Salinas, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to Salinas, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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