Bus Tickets from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for Salinas to San Diego on September 24
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Old Town San DiegoFastest
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Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to San Diego

Bus
Average PriceUS$50 - US$235Average Duration16h 35m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$81 - US$164Average Duration17h 19m
55kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Salinas to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 16 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
16h 35mAverage Duration
US$50Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$72
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 35m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure4:15pm
Distance585 km
Latest bus departure6:05pm

Salinas to San Diego Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salinas, US - San Diego, CA, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Salinas to San Diego?

    The distance between Salinas and San Diego is approximately 604 km (374 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salinas to San Diego?

    Buses departing from Amtrak in Salinas will take you to Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-21
US$52
09-22
US$103
Today
US$103
09-24
US$103
09-25
US$97
09-26
US$90
09-27
US$43
09-28
US$103
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Sep 27, 2025 with a price of US$43

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 US$43 to US$161 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 US$43 which is on 2025-09-27.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Salinas to San Diego, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Salinas to San Diego will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Salinas to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US?

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