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.
Trains run once daily between San Diego and Salinas. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Diego is at 6:01 AM which arrives into Salinas at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Salinas. However, there are services departing from San Diego station and arriving at Salinas station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
San Diego to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Book your San Diego to Salinas train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between San Diego and Salinas is 602.2 km. The road distance is 776 km.
You can take a train from San Diego to Salinas via Los Angeles in around 12h 15m.
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