There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 11m$48–69Bus via King City
cheapest- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus 23 / ...
6h 49m$9–14Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 26m$43–94Drive 126.3 mi
- Drive from Morro Bay to Salinascar 126.3 mi
2h 18m$23–34
Morro Bay to Salinas by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Salinas is to bus via King City which costs $8 - $15 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Salinas via Downtown Transit Center and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to Salinas. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Salinas is 145 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Morro Bay to Salinas, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Salinas is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Morro Bay to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Morro Bay to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Salinas is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Morro Bay to Salinas.
There are 162+ hotels available in Salinas.