There are 4 ways to get from Nipomo to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 39m$48–70Bus via King City
cheapest- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- 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 / ...
7h 17m$9–15Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 54m$43–95Drive 147.2 mi
- Drive from Nipomo to Salinascar 147.2 mi
2h 41m$27–39
Nipomo to Salinas by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nipomo to Salinas is to bus via King City which costs $9 - $15 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Nipomo to Salinas is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Nipomo to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Thompson & Branch and arriving at Salinas via Downtown Transit Center and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Nipomo and Salinas is 156 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Nipomo to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Nipomo to Salinas, including transfers.
Nipomo to Salinas bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Thompson & Branch station.
Nipomo to Salinas bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nipomo to Salinas is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Nipomo to Salinas.
There are 162+ hotels available in Salinas.
What companies run services between Nipomo, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Thompson & Branch to Salinas via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, and San Luis Obispo in around 5h 39m.
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
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.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
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
- 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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