4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Salinas, CA to Gilroy, CA
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
42 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salinas, CA to Gilroy, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salinas, CA to Gilroy, CA will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 4 buses that leave Salinas, CA for Gilroy, CA on Thu, Jul 09, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 42 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 42 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.
5:36 AM0h42Salinas, CA6:18 AMGilroy, CA$41One-way0 transfers- 8:21 AM0h42Salinas, CA9:03 AMGilroy, CA$41One-way0 transfers
- 1:21 PM0h42Salinas, CA2:03 PMGilroy, CA$41One-way0 transfers
- 5:51 PM0h42Salinas, CA6:33 PMGilroy, CA$41One-way0 transfers
- 5:36 AM0h42Salinas, CA6:18 AMGilroy, CA$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:21 AM0h42Salinas, CA9:03 AMGilroy, CA$41One-way0 transfers
- 1:21 PM0h42Salinas, CA2:03 PMGilroy, CA$41One-way0 transfers
- 5:51 PM0h42Salinas, CA6:33 PMGilroy, CA$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Salinas, CA to Gilroy, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salinas, CA to Gilroy, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $4 (€3) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€2). The journey takes 42m versus 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Salinas, CA to Gilroy, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Monterey-Salinas Transit | Departure Time 05:36AM | Arrival Time 06:18AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Monterey-Salinas Transit | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 09:03AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Monterey-Salinas Transit | Departure Time 01:21PM | Arrival Time 02:03PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Monterey-Salinas Transit | Departure Time 05:51PM | Arrival Time 06:33PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Live departures
Salinas, CA to Gilroy, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salinas, CA to Gilroy, CA buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:21 PM Salinas, CA | 0h42 | 2:03 PM Gilroy, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:51 PM Salinas, CA | 0h42 | 6:33 PM Gilroy, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
| 5:36 AM Salinas, CA | 0h42 | 6:18 AM Gilroy, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:21 AM Salinas, CA | 0h42 | 9:03 AM Gilroy, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salinas, CA to Gilroy, CA
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Buses from Salinas, CA to Gilroy, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:36, the last at 17:51. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 42m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average bus duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 42m |
First bus 5:36 AM |
Last bus 5:51 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Monterey-Salinas Transit from Salinas, CA to Gilroy, CAYou can travel by bus between Salinas, CA to Gilroy, CA with Monterey-Salinas Transit for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Salinas, CA to Gilroy, CA
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