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Bus Bakersfield to Salinas: Trip Overview

Bus Bakersfield to Salinas: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$93
Average bus trip duration13h 20m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:55 AM
Distance173 miles (279 km)
Latest bus departure10:10 PM

Bakersfield to Salinas Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:55AM - 10:10PM
Minimum Price$88
Average Ticket Price$93
Minimum Trip Duration11h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration13h20m
Distance173 miles (279 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bakersfield - Salinas

The bus is the best choice to get to Salinas without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The average travel time from Bakersfield to Salinas is about 13h 20m, although the fastest bus will take 11h 15m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 174 miles (281 km) that separate the two cities.

About 174 miles (281 km) separate Bakersfield and Salinas.

You can choose from 3 travel times and travel with Greyhound and FlixBus. The number of buses from Bakersfield to Salinas can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Bakersfield to Salinas by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 4:55 AM and ending at 10:10 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Bakersfield to Salinas leave from Tufesa Bus Station and arrive at Amtrak. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $68.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Bakersfield to Salinas is $93. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $68 to $147, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Bakersfield to Salinas.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Bakersfield to Salinas.

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 Bakersfield to Salinas.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Bakersfield to Salinas.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

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Bus from Salinas to Bakersfield

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