How much is the bus ticket from Salinas to San Diego?

The cheapest bus tickets from Salinas to San Diego start at R 1 212. The average price for this route is around R 1 619. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Salinas to San Diego?

The average bus journey time from Salinas to San Diego is 12h 55m, covering a distance of 602 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Salinas to San Diego route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Salinas to San Diego?

The earliest bus departs from Salinas to San Diego at 16:15. And the latest bus departs at 18:05.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salinas to San Diego?

A bus trip from Salinas to San Diego produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Salinas to San Diego?

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 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Salinas to San Diego?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Salinas to San Diego?

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 San Diego?

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 San Diego from R 1 544 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Salinas to San Diego on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:40	Amtrak	12h 55m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
12:50	Amtrak	12h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
00:45	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
00:45	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from Salinas to San Diego on 20 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:15	Amtrak	13h 20m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
12:50	Amtrak	12h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags
10:20	Amtrak	12h 28m	22:48	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from Salinas to San Diego on 21 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:15	Amtrak	13h 20m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
12:50	Amtrak	12h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
00:45	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
00:45	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
07:25	Amtrak	12h 25m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 7:13 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Salinas to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 12 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 212, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

12h 55mAverage duration

602 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 212 - R 1 725	Average duration12h 55m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 689 - R 5 629	Average duration12h 44m	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and San Diego?

Stops in Salinas

A
Amtrak
3 STATION PLACE , 93901, California
Visit page
B
Alisal St & Pearl St
635 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93905, USA

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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 652 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 629 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Salinas to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Salinas to San Diego start at R 1 212. The average price for this route is around R 1 619. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Salinas to San Diego?
The average bus journey time from Salinas to San Diego is 12h 55m, covering a distance of 602 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Salinas to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Salinas to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Salinas to San Diego at 16:15. And the latest bus departs at 18:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salinas to San Diego?
A bus trip from Salinas to San Diego produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Salinas to San Diego?
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 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Salinas to San Diego?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Salinas to San Diego?
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 San Diego?
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

14/12

R 1 544

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R 1 544

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R 1 544

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R 1 544

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R 1 544

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R 1 544

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R 1 544

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R 1 647

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 544

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 San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 544 to R 2 435 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 544, which is on 2025-12-17.