CA → CA · about 192 miles
Salinas to Santa Barbara bus & train schedule
American Star Tours and Amtrak run 14 direct buses and trains a week from Salinas to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 5 hours 15 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:06 PM and the last at 7:40 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 5h 15m
- First departure
- 12:06 PM
- Last departure
- 7:40 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:06 PM | 6:12 PM | 6h 06m | Daily | Salinas to Santa Barbara | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:15 PM | 12:30 AM +1 day | 5h 15m | Sat & Sun | Salinas to Santa Barbara | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 7:40 PM | 12:55 AM +1 day | 5h 15m | Mon–Fri | Salinas to Santa Barbara | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Salinas Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Salinas
- Salinas bus stop Map of Salinas bus stop (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Salinas
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Salinas to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 15 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Salinas to Santa Barbara?
The earliest departure is at 12:06 PM (Daily) and the last at 7:40 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus and rail companies go from Salinas to Santa Barbara?
American Star Tours and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Salinas?
Buses and trains to Santa Barbara leave from Salinas bus stop.