Bus Tickets from Bakersfield to Salinas, US

Bus Bakersfield to Salinas, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$73
Average Bus Trip Duration13h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:55am
Distance279 km
Latest bus departure4:05pm

Bakersfield to Salinas Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bakersfield - Salinas, US

  1. How far is Bakersfield from Salinas?

    The distance covered from Bakersfield to Salinas is 281 km (174 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bakersfield to Salinas?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield, and end it at Amtrak, in Salinas.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Salinas, US was searched and found on Aug 29, 2025 with a price of US$88

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Bakersfield to Salinas.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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