CA → CA · about 138 miles
Santa Maria to Salinas bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 7 direct buses a week from Santa Maria to Salinas. The fastest takes 3 hours 55 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:05 PM and the last at 12:15 PM.
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- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 3h 55m
- First bus
- 12:05 PM
- Last bus
- 12:15 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Santa Maria (IHOP) and arrives at Salinas. 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 | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:05 PM | 4:00 PM | 3h 55m | Mon–Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 12:15 PM | 4:10 PM | 3h 55m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Maria Where you get off in Salinas The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Santa Maria
- Santa Maria (IHOP) Map of Santa Maria (IHOP) (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Salinas
- Salinas bus stop Map of Salinas bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Salinas to Santa Maria
Questions
How long is the bus from Santa Maria to Salinas?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Santa Maria to Salinas?
The earliest departure is at 12:05 PM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 12:15 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which bus companies go from Santa Maria to Salinas?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Santa Maria?
Buses to Salinas leave from Santa Maria (IHOP).