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The Neon Museum
Outdoor museum preserving iconic Las Vegas signs. One of the city’s most distinctive cultural attractions and especially popular for photography.
Cheapest price
$200
Average price
$200
Fastest journey
19 h 5 m
Average duration
19 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
586 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salinas, CA to Las Vegas, NV 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 Las Vegas, NV will cost around $200 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $200.
Of the 1 buses that leave Salinas, CA for Las Vegas, NV on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 586 km distance in an average of 19 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 19 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.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salinas, CA to Las Vegas, NV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $120. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $120, and a bus costs an average of $198.
Distance: 364 miles (586 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$199 Average price | $161 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 43m Average total duration 14h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Salinas, CA to Las Vegas, NV:
A flight is $38 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salinas, CA to Las Vegas, NV costing on average $199 (€163).
Other travel options to Las Vegas, NV take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 13m.
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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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $199 |
The table below shows live departures for Salinas, CA to Las Vegas, NV buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:25 AM Salinas, CA | 19h05 | 6:30 AM Las Vegas, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Salinas, CA to Las Vegas, NV run on average 3 times per day, taking around 14h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $198 (€162) but you can travel from only $120 (€99) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 18:05. The fastest bus covers the 364 miles (586 km) distance in 18h 45m.
Distance 364 miles (586 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $198 (€162) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 18h 45m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 6:05 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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