Bus Tickets from Irvine, US to Salinas, US

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Next departures for Irvine to Salinas on September 14
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Amtrak
Irvine Station
AmtrakCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Irvine to Salinas

Bus
Average PriceUS$85 - US$85Average Duration13h 50m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$103 - US$315Average Duration9h 28m
45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Irvine to Salinas

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 9 hours 28 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
9h 28mAverage Duration
US$103Cheapest ticket
45kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Irvine, US to Salinas, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$85
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:10pm
Distance490 km

Irvine to Salinas Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Irvine, US - Salinas, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Irvine to Salinas?

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Irvine, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of US$78

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Irvine, US to Salinas, US, as early as possible.

About Bus Travel

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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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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