Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Salinas.
Busbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to SalinasAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 11 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Diego to Salinas: Trip Overview
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Based on 5089 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 $94.00
San Diego to Salinas Train
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The cheapest trip from San Diego to Salinas was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $103To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego to Salinas, as early as possible.
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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 San Diego and Salinas is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Salinas.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Salinas you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between San Diego 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 San Diego 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.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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.
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