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

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Next departures for San Diego to Salinas on November 16
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
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Old Town San Diego
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Santa Fe Depot
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Santa Fe Depot
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Santa Fe Depot
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Santa Fe Depot
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Santa Fe Depot
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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.

2train per day
12h 9mAverage Duration
374 milesDistance
55kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$50 - $167Average Duration15h 35m
15kg CO₂e
Average Price$98 - $135Average 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
11/12
$102
11/13
$93
Today
$103
11/15
$93
11/16
$102
11/17
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11/18
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11/19
$102
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $93

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 $93 to $521 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 $93 which is on 2025-11-15.

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