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Coach trips from Santa Barbara, CA to Salinas, CA

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Fares for the journey between Santa Barbara and Salinas start from £45.99. To get the best value on FlixBus tickets, consider travelling during off-peak hours and on weekdays. You can secure your ticket through this website or via the FlixBus app. We offer a variety of secure payment options, including card payments, PayPal, and Google Pay. Should you encounter any issues with payment, our payment help page is here to assist. Tickets can also be purchased onboard or at our selling points using cash.
The route between Santa Barbara and Salinas covers approximately 222 miles and generally takes about 4 hours 20 minutes.
Booking bus tickets between Salinas and Santa Barbara with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.
Travelers journeying from Santa Barbara to Salinas are entitled to one checked bag (dimensions: 50x80x30 cm or 19.7x31.5x11.8 inches, weight: up to 20 kg or 44 lbs) and a carry on bag (dimensions: 30x42x18 cm or 11.8x16.5x7.1 inches, weight: up to 7 kg or 15.4 lbs) free of charge. For specifics on extra or unique baggage, consult our luggage policy. Bikes can be ferried on FlixBus, subject to slot availability. Refer to for more information and our bike pricing guide for rates.
There's no requirement for a printed ticket for your journey between Santa Barbara and Salinas. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The first FlixBus service departing from Santa Barbara to Salinas is scheduled for 07:45.
The last FlixBus of the day from Santa Barbara to Salinas is at 13:55.
In Santa Barbara, there are8 coach stops, namely Carpinteria (Carpinteria Ave), Carpinteria (Linden Ave & 5th St), Goleta (Technology Dr), Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Plaza), Santa Barbara (Train Station), Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop - University of California, Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara Bus Stop. For Salinas, it features a single stop: Salinas Train Station. These stops can be located on the map above.
To keep track of your coach's timely arrival between Santa Barbara and Salinas, use the FlixBus Real-Time Coach Tracker. This tool provides updated information about potential delays.
Absolutely. Every FlixBus service operating between Santa Barbara and Salinas caters to passengers with mobility challenges. Our priority is ensuring access and comfort for everyone. Additionally, service animals are welcome on all journeys between these cities. We also accommodate wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge.

Need coach tickets from Santa Barbara to Salinas?

Rest assured, we have all the information to facilitate your upcoming coach travel. The journey between Santa Barbara and Salinas is approximately 4 hours 20 minutes and you can find fares from as low as £45.99. Coaches start their journey at 07:45 and the day wraps up with the last departure at 13:55. FlixBus serves daily between Santa Barbara and Salinas. Opt for FlixBus and enjoy on-board amenities like complimentary Wifi, power outlets, and a seat waiting just for you.

How to get your coach ticket from Santa Barbara to Salinas

Reserving with FlixBus couldn't be simpler. Be it on this portal or via the FlixBus App at no charge, wrap up your booking swiftly. When ordering your ticket from Santa Barbara to Salinas online, you're spoilt for choice with our array of secure digital payment methods such as credit card, Paypal, Google, and Apple Pay. Moreover, we happily accept cash on the coach or at select sales locations.

Reasons to Board FlixBus from Santa Barbara to Salinas

Travel in style with FlixBus, seamlessly blending budget rates with stellar service. We look forward to your company onboard!

Generous Baggage Options

Be it minimalist packing or bringing the house, we have provisions for one personal item and one main luggage without any added fees. Curious for more? Delve into our luggage protocol.

Journeying with Kids between Santa Barbara and Salinas

We offer reduced rates for youngsters below 15, and pushchairs are brought on free of cost. Dive into our policy for young travellers for further insights.

All-Inclusive Accessibility

Our coach services between Santa Barbara and Salinas are tailor-made to accommodate passengers with limited mobility. Assistance animals are always welcomed, and we handle the carriage of wheelchairs, collapsible wheelchairs, and other mobility apparatus without any fees.

Facilities Onboard

During your travel between Santa Barbara and Salinas, recline in our roomy seating while enjoying facilities such as individual charging points, onboard lavatories, and indeed, complimentary Wi-Fi on most coaches. Your ease is our main concern.

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