There are 3 ways to get from Auburn to Salinas by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 21m$73–140Drive 206.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Auburn to Salinascar 206.2 mi
3h 33m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 16m$71–153
Auburn to Salinas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auburn to Salinas is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Auburn to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Auburn to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Auburn Amtrak and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Auburn and Salinas is 229 miles. The road distance is 207.4 miles.
The best way to get from Auburn to Salinas without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Auburn to Salinas, including transfers.
Auburn to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Auburn Amtrak station.
Auburn to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auburn to Salinas is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Auburn to Salinas.
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What companies run services between Auburn, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Auburn Amtrak to Salinas via Sacramento in around 7h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Auburn Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
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Train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
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Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
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