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California to Salinas trains

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Trip Overview

The train between California and Salinas takes 8h 19m. There is at least one train per day from California to Salinas. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 19m
Duration
355 mi
Distance
$230
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

California to Salinas train times

Trains run once daily between California and Salinas. The service departs California at 9:51 AM in the morning, which arrives into Salinas at 18:10:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    train train 8h 19m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 8h 19m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from California to Salinas? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from California to Salinas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 355.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between California, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $190–300 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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