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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
17 h 32 m
Average duration
17 h 32 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 $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA without transferring at least once.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $432.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $933 Average price | $209 Average price |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration Fastest 8h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 24m Average total duration 19h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA
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Buses from Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 18:20. The fastest bus covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 5h 42m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 42m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 18:20 |
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High season Jul - Sep |
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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 $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA
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