Bus from Los Angeles, US to Salinas, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Los Angeles to Salinas on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Union Station
AmtrakCheapest
Amtrak
UCLA
AmtrakFastest
Amtrak
UCLA
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Amtrak
UCLA
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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Salinas

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
8h 10mAverage Duration
411 kmDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$68 - $240Average Duration8h 10m
10kg CO₂e
Average Price$90 - $209Average Duration8h 19m
39kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Salinas?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Salinas start from $68. The average price for this route is around $109. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Salinas?

    The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Salinas is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 411 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Salinas route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Salinas?

    The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Salinas at 4:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40am.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Salinas?

    A bus trip from Los Angeles to Salinas generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Los Angeles 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 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Salinas?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles 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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles 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.

Best price found
11-26
$104
11-27
$91
Today
$123
11-29
$226
11-30
$104
12-01
$146
12-02
$104
12-03
$104
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $91

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 $91 to $563 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 $104 which is on 2025-11-30.

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