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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA
Cheapest price on 14 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
2 h
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
2 h
Buses on 14 Sept
1
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
On Mon 14 Sept, we found 1 buses from San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 139 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
18:152h00San Francisco, CA20:15Salinas, CA£211One-way0 changes
- 18:152h00San Francisco, CA20:15Salinas, CA£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 139 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA costing on average £34.
Other travel options to Salinas, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-7.65. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Compare prices and tickets San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:49, the last at 18:20. The fastest coach covers the 139 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 139 km |
Average bus duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 6:49 |
Last bus 18:20 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Bus providers: FlixBus from San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CAYou can travel by bus between San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA with FlixBus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salinas, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in San Francisco, CA and Salinas, CA
Most San Francisco, CA to Salinas, CA buses use the San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street to Salinas, Greyhound station pair. Use this guide to compare San Francisco, CA and Salinas, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street from San Francisco city centre
Which Salinas, CA station do buses from San Francisco, CA arrive at?
Getting to Salinas, Greyhound from Salinas city centre
Salinas, Greyhound bus station facilities and services
Salinas, Greyhound has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Salinas, Greyhound. ATMs are available at Salinas, Greyhound.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salinas, Greyhound.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salinas, Greyhound: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salinas, Greyhound: Station is accessible to wheelchair users.
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