Train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US

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Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
AmtrakCheapest
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
AmtrakFastest
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
AmtrakNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
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Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 12 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
12h 9mAverage Duration
374 milesDistance
55kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$63 - $181Average Duration15h 35m
15kg CO₂e
Average Price$98 - $178Average Duration12h 9m
55kg CO₂e

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

Best price found
11/17
$103
11/18
$102
Today
$103
11/20
$102
11/21
$103
11/22
$103
11/23
$103
11/24
$103
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $102

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

You can expect to pay from $102 to $531 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-11-20.

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