What is the travel distance from Salinas to San Diego?

Salinas and San Diego are 374 miles (604 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salinas to San Diego?

The majority of buses traveling from Salinas to San Diego start their journey at Amtrak and wind up at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Balboa Park, Torrey Pines Gliderport, Cabrillo National Monument, Old Point Loma Lighthouse and USS Midway Museum.

Bus Salinas to San Diego from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salinas to San Diego on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20am	Amtrak	12h 28m	10:48pm	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
12:50pm	Amtrak	12h	12:50am	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
10:20am	Amtrak	12h 28m	10:48pm	Old Town San Diego	No tags
12:50pm	Amtrak	12h	12:50am	Old Town San Diego	No tags
10:20am	Amtrak	12h 44m	11:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to San Diego on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:45am	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53pm	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
12:50pm	Amtrak	12h	12:50am	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
12:45am	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53pm	Old Town San Diego	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	12h 25m	7:50pm	Old Town San Diego	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	12h 25m	7:50pm	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to San Diego on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:45am	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53pm	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
12:50pm	Amtrak	12h	12:50am	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
12:45am	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53pm	Old Town San Diego	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	12h 25m	7:50pm	Old Town San Diego	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	12h 25m	7:50pm	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to San Diego on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:20am	Amtrak	13h 28m	10:48pm	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
11:50am	Amtrak	13h	12:50am	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
9:20am	Amtrak	13h 28m	10:48pm	Old Town San Diego	No tags
11:50am	Amtrak	13h	12:50am	Old Town San Diego	No tags
9:20am	Amtrak	13h 44m	11:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to San Diego on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:45am	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53pm	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
12:50pm	Amtrak	12h	12:50am	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
12:45am	Amtrak	12h 8m	12:53pm	Old Town San Diego	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	12h 25m	7:50pm	Old Town San Diego	No tags
7:25am	Amtrak	12h 25m	7:50pm	Old Town San Diego	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 12 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

12h 44mAverage Duration

371 milesDistance

54kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $136	Average Duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$99 - $183	Average Duration12h 44m	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and San Diego?

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

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

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

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

What is the travel distance from Salinas to San Diego?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salinas to San Diego?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$73

11/22

$103

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$103

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$103

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$103

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$103

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$103

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $73

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 $73 to $142 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 $103 which is on 2025-11-24.