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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Salinas, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salinas, CA to Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, CA will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 1 buses that leave Salinas, CA for Santa Clara, 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 80 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
11:15 PM2h42Salinas, CA1:57 AMSanta Clara, CA$461One-way0 transfers
- 11:15 PM2h42Salinas, CA1:57 AMSanta Clara, CA$461One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus for Salinas, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salinas, CA to Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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 Santa Clara, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:57PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:57AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Compare prices and tickets Salinas, CA to Santa Clara, CA by bus
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salinas, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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Buses from Salinas, CA to Santa Clara, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:25, the last at 15:40. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 57m |
First bus 3:25 AM |
Last bus 3:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 2 days |
FAQs: Bus from Salinas, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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