The cheapest and fastest buses from Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
13 h 5 m
Average duration
13 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bakersfield, CA for Salinas, CA on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 278 km distance in an average of 13 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 5 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 13 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €305.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€47 Average price Cheapest | €172 Average price | €324 Average price |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 24m Average total duration 19h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:00 PM Bakersfield, CA | 5h42 | 7:42 PM Salinas, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 13h 0m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 18:20 |
Bus providers: Tufesa Mexico from Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CAYou can travel by bus between Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA with Tufesa Mexico for as low as $45 (€37). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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