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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Santa Barbara Station | Amtrak | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Train Station | Amtrak | No tags | |||||
| UC Santa Barbara | Amtrak | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to SalinasAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - Salinas, US
What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Salinas?
The distance between Santa Barbara and Salinas is approximately 308 km (191 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Salinas?
Buses departing from Train Station in Santa Barbara will take you to Amtrak in Salinas.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$34To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$59 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34 which is on 2025-09-04.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Salinas.
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Did you know?
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.
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.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Salinas, US?
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