What is the travel distance from San Diego to Salinas?

The distance between San Diego and Salinas is approximately 604 km (374 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Salinas?

Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego will take you to Amtrak in Salinas.

Bus San Diego to Salinas from $131 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 15m	6:00pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	15h 35m	1:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h 15m	6:00pm	Amtrak	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:29 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Salinas

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 12 hours 9 minutes, and with fares starting at just $141, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

12h 9mAverage Duration

602 kmDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$91 - $261	Average Duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$141 - $256	Average Duration12h 9m	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Salinas?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, 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

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US by bus

What is the travel distance from San Diego to Salinas?
The distance between San Diego and Salinas is approximately 604 km (374 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Salinas?
Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego will take you to 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

11-19

$131

11-20

$131

Today

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11-22

$131

11-23

$131

11-24

$133

11-25

$135

11-26

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $131

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

You can expect to pay from $131 to $135 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $131 which is on 2025-11-22.