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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: May 26 atDeparture city: PortlandDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: May 27 atDestination city: SalinasDestination location: AmtrakOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 26 atDeparture city: PortlandDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: May 27 atDestination city: SalinasDestination location: AmtrakOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 26 atDeparture city: PortlandDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: May 27 atDestination city: SalinasDestination location: AmtrakOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 26 atDeparture city: PortlandDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: May 27 atDestination city: SalinasDestination location: AmtrakOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 26 atDeparture city: PortlandDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: May 27 atDestination city: SalinasDestination location: AmtrakOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Portland to SalinasAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 21 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Portland to Salinas: Trip Overview
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Based on 5136 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $120.00
Portland to Salinas Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Portland to Salinas was searched and found on May 27, 2025 with a price of $154To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Portland to Salinas, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $154 to $662 for a train ticket from Portland to Salinas based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $154 which is on 2025-05-27.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Portland and Salinas is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Salinas.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Salinas, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Portland and Salinas, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Portland to Salinas while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
What's the cheapest way to go from Portland to Salinas?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Portland and Salinas is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $153 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $120. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Salinas, choose the train, as it will take you from Portland to Salinas in about 21h 44m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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