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.

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 .

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bus Los Angeles to Salinas from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Salinas on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Union Station	8h 10m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
5:35am	UCLA	7h 25m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Salinas on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Union Station	8h 10m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
5:35am	UCLA	7h 25m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Salinas on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Union Station	8h 10m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
5:35am	UCLA	7h 25m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Salinas on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Union Station	8h 10m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
5:35am	UCLA	7h 25m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags
5:35am	UCLA	12h 35m	6:10pm	Amtrak	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:14 PM PST.

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	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $240	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$90 - $209	Average Duration8h 19m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Salinas?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Visit page
D
Los Angeles International Airport
Visit page
E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, 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

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,466 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11466 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $68

FlixBus Los Angeles Salinas recent customer reviews

This is my first time riding with Flix. A little confusing where to wait for the bus in Union Station Los Angeles CA. Lucky I read a post from a previous rider where exactly to wait . Also I wish there would be direct buses from Calexico CA to Salinas CA. I know I would have to transfer in Union Station L.A. but that would be ok.

Alberto S.

March 9, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,404 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

The 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.