The average bus between Santa Clara and Salinas takes 2h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santa Clara to Salinas. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Santa Clara and Salinas. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Clara is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Salinas at 7:42 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 33m • 2 changes


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2h 52m • 2 changes


2h 33m • 2 changes


2h 24m • 2 changes


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2h 52m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clara to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara station and arriving at Salinas station via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Santa Clara to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from San Jose station.
Santa Clara to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Salinas station.
Book your Santa Clara to Salinas bus tickets online with Santa Clara VTA and Monterey-Salinas Transit.
The distance between Santa Clara and Salinas is 79.8 km. The road distance is 100 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–28 and the journey takes 55 min.