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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Amtrak | Santa Fe Depot | Cheapest | |||||
| Amtrak | Old Town San Diego | Fastest | |||||
| Amtrak | Old Town San Diego | No tags | |||||
| Amtrak | Old Town San Diego | No tags | |||||
| Amtrak | Santa Fe Depot | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salinas to San Diego
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 12 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 542, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 323
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, 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 Salinas to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Salinas to San Diego start from R 1 610. The average price for this train route is around R 2 659. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Salinas to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Salinas to San Diego is 12h 44m, covering a distance of 602 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 44m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Salinas to San Diego 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 Salinas to San Diego?
The earliest train from Salinas to San Diego departs at 12:06. And the latest train departs at 12:06.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 504To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 504 to R 7 288 for a train ticket from Salinas, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 504, which is on 2026-01-29.
