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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.
2:00 PM17h32Bakersfield, CA7:32 AMSalinas, CA$391One-way1 transfer
- 2:00 PM17h32Bakersfield, CA7:32 AMSalinas, CA$391One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare 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 $101. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $101, and a flight costs an average of $317.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$101 Average price Cheapest | $641 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration Fastest 7h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA:
A bus is $541 (€443) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA costing on average $641 (€525).
Other travel options to Salinas, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Bakersfield, CA to Salinas, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Tufesa Mexico | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:38PM | Duration 5h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
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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 $101 (€83) 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 12h 10m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $101 (€83) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 10m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 6:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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 $101 (€83). 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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