background-img-buses-trains
chiku-desktop

Salinas to Los Angeles coach

chiku-mobile
Available on iOS & Android
Lowest Prices

We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.

Best Travel Options

We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.

Quick & Easy Booking

Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.

Fast Customer Support

We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.

Salinas - Los Angeles Coach Timetable

Find cheap rental carsFind great deals on cheap cars in the area.
RentalCars logotypeRentalCars logotype
from£23.94

Journey Information

There are 6 intercity coaches per day from Salinas to Los Angeles. Traveling by coach from Salinas to Los Angeles usually takes around 11 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Distance264 mi (425 km)
Shortest duration6h 35m
Cheapest price£27.13
Trips per day3
Most frequent serviceFlixBus US
Coach lines1

How much is a coach ticket from Salinas to Los Angeles?

£37.09 is the average price of a bus ticket from Salinas to Los Angeles. Any tickets cheaper than £37.09 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Monthly average prices

£80£64£48£32£16JJASONDJFMAM

The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in August. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just £46 – the lowest of the year.

Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Salinas to Los Angeles in March, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to £65 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.

Prices as travel date approaches

£80£64£48£32£163020100

The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 24 days in advance to save £17.12 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.

What coach companies travel from Salinas to Los Angeles?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Salinas to Los Angeles. FlixBus US connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US611h 43m£64.89
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 6 trips per day from Salinas to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

Frequently Asked Questions

The coach takes an average of 11 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 264 miles from Salinas to Los Angeles. However, the fastest coach only takes 6 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Because many passengers travel from Salinas to Los Angeles at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first coach leaves at 14:00 and the last coach leaves at 16:00. To see the times for all coaches from Salinas to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 6 scheduled coaches that travel from Salinas to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Salinas to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at £36.71.

City Information

Salinas

Salinas, CA, US - SNS-0

Image credit: Unsplash

Salinas is a city in California popularly known as the Salad Bowl of the World- though the nickname is about more than healthy food. The city has a vibrant agriculture industry, pristine farmland, historic sites, and plenty of greenery. As an agriculture-based city, it's not surprising that there are a lot of outdoor areas to visit, from Natividad Creek Park to the Creekbridge Neighborhood Park. In addition, history lovers in Salinas can visit the National Steinbeck Center and Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum for their interactive exhibits, while Salinas Valley Art Gallery appeals to art lovers.

For wine lovers in Salinas, there is a wide range of wineries and vineyards in the city, with popular choices being the Chateau Sinnet Winery and Vineyard, and SMD Vineyards. Visitors to the city can check out the nightclubs, lounges, and bowling centers. Salinas organizes festivals throughout the year, like the Monthly Art Market & Artisan Fair and the 7th Annual Halloween Beer Crawl.

If you're visiting Salinas by train, over 100 cities offer routes by Amtrak. Fewer bus lines are going to the city, provided by Amtrak Thruway. There are also Monterey-Salinas Transit services for transport inside the city.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.

The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Salinas?

Main departure station: 11 Station Pl

Most coaches depart from the main station in Salinas.

All coach stations in Salinas:

  • 11 Station Pl

Where does the coach arrive in Los Angeles?

Main arrival station: 800 N Alameda St

Coaches arrive in Los Angeles at 7 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.

Coach stations in Los Angeles:

  • 800 N Alameda St

  • Los Angeles Un Station Arrival

  • 592 Gayley Ave

  • San Fernando Bus Station

  • North Hollywood Bus Station

  • 1658 N Orange Drive

  • Downtown - Vignes Lot

Get around town with Moovit

Download Moovit to see all of your local transit options in Los Angeles. Download here

Need a return trip from Los Angeles to Salinas?

Search Coach Tickets

Wanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare coach and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap coach and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading coach and train companies, we always have the best coach and train deals out there.

Book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.

Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more

iPhone
Android
Available on iOS & Android