How much is the train ticket from Eugene to Salinas?

The cheapest train tickets from Eugene to Salinas start from R 1 865. The average price for this train route is around R 3 336. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Eugene to Salinas?

The average train journey time from Eugene to Salinas is 18h 51m, covering a distance of 830 km. The quickest train can get you there in 18h 35m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Eugene to Salinas route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Eugene to Salinas?

The earliest train from Eugene to Salinas departs at 17:15. And the latest train departs at 17:15.

Train Eugene to Salinas from R 1 970 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Eugene to Salinas on 23 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:15	Amtrak Station	19h 35m	12:50	Amtrak	Cheapest
		17:15	Amtrak Station	18h 51m	12:06	Amtrak	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:07 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Eugene to Salinas

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 14 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 810, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

14h 35mAverage duration

828 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 810 - R 2 349	Average duration14h 35m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 865 - R 9 966	Average duration18h 51m	CO₂ emissions 75kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 666 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5666 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 865

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Eugene to Salinas, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Eugene to Salinas?
The cheapest train tickets from Eugene to Salinas start from R 1 865. The average price for this train route is around R 3 336. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Eugene to Salinas?
The average train journey time from Eugene to Salinas is 18h 51m, covering a distance of 830 km. The quickest train can get you there in 18h 35m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Eugene to Salinas route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Eugene to Salinas?
The earliest train from Eugene to Salinas departs at 17:15. And the latest train departs at 17:15.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/12

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21/12

R 3 649

Today

R 1 970

23/12

R 3 392

24/12

No data

25/12

R 2 415

26/12

R 2 707

27/12

R 3 392

The cheapest trip from Eugene to Salinas, US was searched and found on 22 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 970

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Eugene to Salinas, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 970 to R 20 861 for a train ticket from Eugene to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 415, which is on 2025-12-25.