4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA
Cheapest price
$110
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
11 h 10 m
Average duration
11 h 10 m
Buses per day
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.
Of the 1 buses that leave Salinas, CA for Riverside, CA 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 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, Jun 20 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
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $107. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $107, and a flight costs an average of $94.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price | $168 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 37m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 0m Average total duration 30h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA costing on average $168 (€138).
A bus is $147 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA costing on average $255 (€209).
Other travel options to Riverside, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
Train takes on average 30h 30m.
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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.
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 $107 |
Live departures
Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:40 PM Salinas, CA | 11h10 | 1:50 AM Riverside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA
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Buses from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $107 (€88) but you can travel from only $94 (€77) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 18:05. The fastest bus covers the 305 miles (491 km) distance in 10h 55m.
Distance 305 miles (491 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 (€88) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 10h 55m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 6:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Monterey-Salinas Transit from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CAYou can travel by bus between Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA with Monterey-Salinas Transit for as low as $94 (€77). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA
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