4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$110
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$110
Fastest journey on Sep 19
11 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
11 h 10 m
Buses on Sep 19
1
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salinas, CA to Riverside, 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 Riverside, CA will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 1 buses from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 491 km distance in an average of 11 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 10 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 11 h 10 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.
2:40 PM11h10Salinas, CA1:50 AMRiverside, CA$1101One-way0 transfers
- 2:40 PM11h10Salinas, CA1:50 AMRiverside, CA$1101One-way0 transfers
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Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$73 Average price (fuel + tolls) | ||
5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) | ||
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Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Monterey-Salinas Transit | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Monterey-Salinas Transit | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:32PM | Duration 29h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Monterey-Salinas Transit | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:08PM | Duration 26h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
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Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salinas, CA to Riverside, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:40 PM Salinas, CA | 11h10 | 1:50 AM Riverside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA
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Take a bus from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA and enjoy the approximately 305 miles (491 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 18:05.
Distance 305 miles (491 km) |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 6:05 PM |
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