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

The cheapest bus tickets from Salinas to Los Angeles start from $80. The average price for this route is around $108. 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 Salinas to Los Angeles?

The average bus travel time from Salinas to Los Angeles is 7h 40m, covering a distance of 409 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Salinas to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Salinas to Los Angeles at 2:25pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:05pm.

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

A bus trip from Salinas to Los Angeles 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 Salinas to Los Angeles?

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 5733 reviews.

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

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 Salinas to Los Angeles?

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 Salinas to Los Angeles?

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 Salinas to Los Angeles from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on January 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:25pm	Amtrak	9h 40m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	2:25pm	Amtrak	6h 10m	8:35pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	10:20am	Amtrak	9h 24m	7:44pm	Union Station	No tags
	10:20am	Amtrak	9h 24m	7:44pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on January 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40pm	Amtrak	7h 15m	11:55pm	UCLA	CheapestFastest
4:40pm	Amtrak	7h 40m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	9h 23m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on January 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40pm	Amtrak	7h 15m	11:55pm	UCLA	CheapestFastest
4:40pm	Amtrak	7h 40m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	9h 23m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on January 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40pm	Amtrak	7h 15m	11:55pm	UCLA	CheapestFastest
4:40pm	Amtrak	7h 40m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	9h 23m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on January 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40pm	Amtrak	7h 15m	11:55pm	UCLA	CheapestFastest
4:40pm	Amtrak	7h 40m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	9h 23m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on January 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:15pm	Amtrak	7h 15m	11:30pm	UCLA	CheapestFastest
4:15pm	Amtrak	7h 40m	11:55pm	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	9h 23m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on January 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:15pm	Amtrak	7h 15m	11:30pm	UCLA	CheapestFastest
4:15pm	Amtrak	7h 40m	11:55pm	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	9h 23m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Los Angeles on January 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40pm	Amtrak	7h 15m	11:55pm	UCLA	CheapestFastest
4:40pm	Amtrak	7h 40m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
12:45am	Amtrak	9h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
6:40am	Amtrak	9h 5m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:16 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 40mAverage Duration

409 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$80 - $161	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$89 - $641	Average Duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and Los Angeles?

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
Map

Stops in Los Angeles

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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,743 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,099 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salinas, US to Los Angeles, 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 Salinas to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Salinas to Los Angeles start from $80. The average price for this route is around $108. 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 Salinas to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from Salinas to Los Angeles is 7h 40m, covering a distance of 409 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Salinas to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Salinas to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Salinas to Los Angeles at 2:25pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salinas to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Salinas to Los Angeles 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 Salinas to Los Angeles?
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 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Salinas to Los Angeles?
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 Salinas to Los Angeles?
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 Salinas to Los Angeles?
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

01-17

$103

01-18

$103

Today

$122

01-20

$103

01-21

$103

01-22

$103

01-23

$103

01-24

$103

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Jan 17, 2026 with a price of $103

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

You can expect to pay from $103 to $179 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2026-01-20.