What is the travel distance from Irvine to Salinas?

The distance separating Irvine and Salinas is 298 miles (481 km).

Bus Irvine to Salinas from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Irvine to Salinas on October 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:10pm	Irvine Station	14h	1:10pm	Amtrak	No tags
11:10pm	Irvine Station	14h	1:10pm	Amtrak	No tags
11:10pm	Irvine Station	13h 50m	1:00pm	Amtrak	No tags
10:25pm	Irvine Station	14h 35m	1:00pm	Amtrak	No tags
11:10pm	Irvine Station	14h	1:10pm	Amtrak	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Irvine to Salinas

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 14 hours and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

14hAverage Duration

304 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $85	Average Duration14h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$82 - $99	Average Duration10h 21m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Bus Irvine, US to Salinas, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$82

Average bus trip duration14h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure10:25pm

Distance304 miles (490 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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Amtrak

4/55,539 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5539 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $82

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Irvine to Salinas Bus

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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 Irvine and Salinas!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Irvine to Salinas, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Irvine to Salinas.

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Did you know?

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time14h	Avg Price$82	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time10h 21m	Avg Price$82	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Irvine, US by bus?

Bus from Salinas, US to Irvine, US

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Train from Irvine, US to Salinas, US

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