CA → CA · about 192 miles
Santa Barbara to Salinas bus & train schedule
American Star Tours and Amtrak run 13 direct buses and trains a week from Santa Barbara to Salinas. The fastest takes 5 hours 25 minutes; the first departure leaves at 10:35 AM and the last at 12:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 13
- Fastest trip
- 5h 25m
- First departure
- 10:35 AM
- Last departure
- 12:15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:35 AM | 4:00 PM | 5h 25m | Mon–Fri | Santa Barbara to Salinas | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 10:45 AM | 4:10 PM | 5h 25m | Sat & Sun | Santa Barbara to Salinas | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 12:15 PM | 6:10 PM | 5h 55m | Daily | Santa Barbara to Salinas | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in Salinas The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Salinas
- Salinas bus stop Map of Salinas bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Salinas to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Santa Barbara to Salinas?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Santa Barbara to Salinas?
The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 12:15 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Santa Barbara to Salinas?
American Star Tours and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Santa Barbara?
Buses and trains to Salinas leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.