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Salinas to Escondido trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salinas and Escondido takes 17h 20m and the fastest train takes 16h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Salinas to Escondido. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 20m
Duration
463 mi
Distance
$291
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Salinas to Escondido train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Salinas and Escondido. The service departs Salinas at 12:06 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Escondido at 04:56:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 17h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNorth County Transit16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNorth County Transit16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNorth County Transit16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNorth County Transit16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNorth County Transit18h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNorth County Transit18h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salinas to Escondido? 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.

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  • Distance: 462.7 mi
  • Duration: 17h 20m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 13h 12m.

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