4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sacramento, CA to Salinas, CA
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€30
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€35
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 52 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 52 m
Buses on Sep 19
4
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA to Salinas, CA will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 4 buses from Sacramento, CA to Salinas, CA, including 4 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 212 km distance in an average of 5 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 52 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 5 h 52 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.
2:48 PM5h52Sacramento, CA8:40 PMSalinas, CA€301One-way0 transfers- 1:48 PM5h52Sacramento, CA7:40 PMSalinas, CA€311One-way0 transfers
- 2:53 AM5h52Sacramento, CA8:45 AMSalinas, CA€391One-way0 transfers
- 1:53 AM5h52Sacramento, CA7:45 AMSalinas, CA€411One-way0 transfers
- 2:53 AM5h52Sacramento, CA8:45 AMSalinas, CA€391One-way0 transfers
- 2:48 PM5h52Sacramento, CA8:40 PMSalinas, CA€301One-way0 transfers
- 1:48 PM5h52Sacramento, CA7:40 PMSalinas, CA€311One-way0 transfers
- 1:53 AM5h52Sacramento, CA7:45 AMSalinas, CA€411One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Sacramento, CA to Salinas, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Salinas, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €93 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €93, while a flight costs an average of €715.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€93 Average price Cheapest | €715 Average price | |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Salinas, CA:
A train is €622 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Salinas, CA costing on average €715.
Other travel options to Salinas, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Sacramento, CA to Salinas, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:53AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:03AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 5h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:53AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:03AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 5h42 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:48PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:41PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:48PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:41PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €39 |
Live departures
Sacramento, CA to Salinas, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sacramento, CA to Salinas, CA buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:48 PM Sacramento, CA | 5h52 | 7:40 PM Salinas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:41 PM Sacramento, CA | 4h59 | 7:40 PM Salinas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:41 PM Sacramento, CA | 4h59 | 8:40 PM Salinas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| 1:53 AM Sacramento, CA | 5h52 | 7:45 AM Salinas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:53 AM Sacramento, CA | 5h52 | 8:45 AM Salinas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sacramento, CA to Salinas, CA
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Take a bus from Sacramento, CA to Salinas, CA and enjoy the approximately 131 miles (212 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 03:25, the last at 21:03.
Distance 131 miles (212 km) |
First bus 3:25 AM |
Last bus 9:03 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
FAQs: Bus from Sacramento, CA to Salinas, CA
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