4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Salinas, CA to Ventura, CA
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
7 h 9 m
Average duration
7 h 9 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salinas, CA to Ventura, 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 Ventura, CA will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 1 buses that leave Salinas, CA for Ventura, CA on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 342 km distance in an average of 7 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 9 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 9 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.
5:15 PM7h09Salinas, CA12:24 AMVentura, CA$861One-way0 transfers
- 5:15 PM7h09Salinas, CA12:24 AMVentura, CA$861One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Salinas, CA to Ventura, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salinas, CA to Ventura, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a flight costs an average of $394.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $428 Average price | $100 Average price |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salinas, CA to Ventura, CA:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salinas, CA to Ventura, CA costing on average $100 (€81).
A bus is $342 (€278) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salinas, CA to Ventura, CA costing on average $428 (€349).
Other travel options to Ventura, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Salinas, CA to Ventura, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:24AM | Duration 7h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Live departures
Salinas, CA to Ventura, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salinas, CA to Ventura, CA buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:25 AM Salinas, CA | 6h52 | 5:17 PM Ventura, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salinas, CA to Ventura, CA
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Buses from Salinas, CA to Ventura, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 21:13. The fastest bus covers the 212 miles (342 km) distance in 7h 9m.
Distance 212 miles (342 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 9m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 9:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from Salinas, CA to Ventura, CA
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