How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Salinas?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Salinas start from £75. The average price for this train route is around £88. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Diego to Salinas?

The average train journey time from San Diego to Salinas is 12h, covering a distance of 371 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 55m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Salinas route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from San Diego to Salinas departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Train San Diego to Salinas from £79 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Salinas on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 4m	17:05	Amtrak	Cheapest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	10h 55m	17:05	Amtrak	Fastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 4m	17:05	Amtrak	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	12h 9m	18:10	Amtrak	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	12h 9m	18:10	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Salinas on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 4m	17:05	Amtrak	Cheapest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	10h 55m	17:05	Amtrak	Fastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 4m	17:05	Amtrak	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	12h 9m	18:10	Amtrak	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	12h 9m	18:10	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Salinas on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 4m	17:05	Amtrak	Cheapest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	10h 55m	17:05	Amtrak	Fastest
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 34m	15:35	Amtrak	No tags
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 34m	15:35	Amtrak	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 4m	17:05	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Salinas on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 14m	19:15	Amtrak	Cheapest
08:10	Old Town San Diego	11h 5m	19:15	Amtrak	Fastest
08:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 14m	19:15	Amtrak	No tags
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 19m	03:20	Amtrak	No tags
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 19m	03:20	Amtrak	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Salinas on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 4m	17:05	Amtrak	Cheapest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	10h 55m	17:05	Amtrak	Fastest
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 34m	15:35	Amtrak	No tags
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 34m	15:35	Amtrak	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	11h 4m	17:05	Amtrak	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:46 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego 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 11 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

11h 15mAverage duration

374 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£45 - £148	Average duration11h 15m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£75 - £344	Average duration12h	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 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 £75

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Salinas?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Salinas start from £75. The average price for this train route is around £88. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Salinas?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Salinas is 12h, covering a distance of 371 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Salinas route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Salinas?
The earliest train from San Diego to Salinas departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £79

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 £79 to £257 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 £79, which is on 2025-12-12.