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Cheap bus tickets from Salinas, CA to Santa Maria, CA

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Frequently asked questions

With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 15 destinations from Santa Maria, including Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Jose.
FlixBus offers a Real-Time Bus Tracker that allows you to track your bus location. Simply select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. This way, you can find out where your bus is and check for delays on the route.
You can get from Salinas to Santa Maria by bus in 2 hours 45 minutes.
The distance between Salinas and Santa Maria by bus is 159 miles. FlixBus can make the trip in 2 hours 45 minutes.
You can travel from Salinas to Santa Maria for as little as $48.99.
You can take a direct bus from Salinas to Santa Maria. The fastest bus on this route has 2 stops(s).
FlixBus offers a variety of payment methods for buying your bus ticket from Salinas to Santa Maria, including card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more.
FlixBus tickets start at just $48.99. You can easily book your ticket on the website or through the app. Book ahead to get the best price.
If you want to bring your bike with you on FlixBus between Salinas and Santa Maria, you can. Transport options and prices are subject to availability. Check out our prices for bike transport herel .

Find the cheapest buses from Salinas to Santa Maria

Looking for cheap tickets from Salinas to Santa Maria? FlixBus has you covered. The distance between Salinas and Santa Maria is 159 miles, which takes a minimum of 2 hours 45 minutes.
FlixBus has a large nationwide network, so you can travel onwards with us once you reach Santa Maria.
So how to find the best ticket prices? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via our FlixBus App. When booking through the App, your ticket will be stored directly, making bus travel even more green and convenient!

Traveling from Salinas to Santa Maria


The bus takes a minimum of 2 hours 45 minutes and you can expect 2 stops on your journey.

Traveling with FlixBus isn't just quick, it's cheap too. If you book in advance online or using the app, you can expect to pay as little as $48.99 for a ticket between Salinas and Santa Maria, That's a great saving compared to traveling by train, car or plane!
What's more, bus travel is a more sustainable mode of transport. We're working towards making our entire FlixBus fleet 100% carbon neutral, and every customer can offset their carbon footprint by making a donation when they purchase their ticket.

Taking the bus from Salinas

Salinas is well-connected on the FlixBus network with 12 connections departing every day from 1 stations, making it very easy to travel across the country.

Arriving in Santa Maria

With 1 bus station(s), Salinas is well-connected. Traveling with FlixBus around the country is very cheap and easy, as to get to Santa Maria you can pick one of the 15 routes arriving daily.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Salinas to Santa Maria

Once you've booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don't worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey.
Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can choose yours when you book your ticket. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.
Once you've stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with the onboard services on your FlixBus bus including free Wi-Fi onboard, FLIXtainment - out entertainment portal, toilets and plug socket.Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip, or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we've got you covered.

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