CA → CA · about 259 miles

Los Angeles to Salinas bus & train schedule

American Star Tours and Amtrak run 13 direct buses and trains a week from Los Angeles to Salinas. The fastest takes 8 hours 10 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:50 AM and the last at 9:51 AM.

Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least

Buses and trains a week
13
Fastest trip
8h 10m
First departure
7:50 AM
Last departure
9:51 AM

Timetable

Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct buses and trains from Los Angeles, CA to Salinas, CA
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysStopsCompany
7:50 AM4:00 PM8h 10mMon–FriLos Angeles (Union Station) to SalinasAmerican Star Tours
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8:00 AM4:10 PM8h 10mSat & SunLos Angeles (Union Station) to SalinasAmerican Star Tours
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9:51 AM6:10 PM8h 19mDailyLos Angeles to SalinasAmtrak
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Where to board in Los Angeles Where you get off in Salinas The route of the busiest trip

Return trip: Salinas to Los Angeles

Questions

How long is the bus or train from Los Angeles to Salinas?

The fastest direct bus or train takes 8 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 10 minutes.

What time is the first departure from Los Angeles to Salinas?

The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 9:51 AM (Daily).

Which bus and rail companies go from Los Angeles to Salinas?

American Star Tours and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.

Where do I board in Los Angeles?

Buses and trains to Salinas leave from Los Angeles (Union Station) and Los Angeles (Americanstar).