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San Diego to Salinas trains

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Trip Overview

The train between San Diego and Salinas takes 12h 9m. There is at least one train per day from San Diego 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.

12h 9m
Duration
482 mi
Distance
$312
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Diego to Salinas train times

Trains run once daily between San Diego and Salinas. The service departs San Diego at 6:01 AM in the morning, which arrives into Salinas at 18:10:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego 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.

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  • Distance: 481.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 9m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Salinas via Los Angeles in around 12h 15m.

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