How far is Salinas from Seattle?

The distance separating Salinas and Seattle is 756 miles (1218 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Salinas to Seattle leave from Amtrak and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Seattle?

Once in Seattle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are EMP Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Reptile Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo and Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour.

Bus Salinas to Seattle from $148 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salinas to Seattle on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:10pm	Amtrak	1d 2h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
		5:10pm	Amtrak	1d 2h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to Seattle

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

754 milesDistance

111kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$224 - $384	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$124 - $1,536	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 111kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and Seattle?

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 Seattle

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
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B
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street.
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D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
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E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 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 Seattle by bus

How far is Salinas from Seattle?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salinas to Seattle?
What are the best sights and things to do in Seattle?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$295

11/24

$239

Today

$1,477

11/26

$295

11/27

$295

11/28

$761

11/29

$239

11/30

$218

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $218

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 Seattle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $218 to $1,477 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $218 which is on 2025-11-30.