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Routes	13
Trips per day	51
train lines	2
Stations	1

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What train companies travel to Salinas, California?

Located in California, Salinas is accessible by train from 13 other cities. You can choose from 51 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Salinas on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Salinas are also available.

Train companies serving Salinas

Train	Routes	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	107	7h 51m	$82.08
Amtrak Coast Starlight	24	6h 49m	$59.52

Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Amtrak Coast Starlight is a service provided by Amtrak that connects Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles on the US Pacific coast. The full journey winds through the Cascade Mountains, perfectly clipped vineyards, and dense coastal forest, allowing passengers to get a glimpse of the US west coast while enjoying air-conditioned cars, power outlets, complimentary onboard WiFi, and snacks.

Which train carrier has the best service to Salinas?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Salinas by train with Amtrak Coast Starlight giving them a 4.4 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Salinas taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.3 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Salinas punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Salinas, rating them a 4.2 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$18.00 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Salinas, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Salinas. In the last month, trains from San Jose to Salinas had the lowest average price at $27.50.

The main train station in Salinas is 11 Station Pl. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Salinas.

Salinas ranks number 30 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 130 in United States. Salinas ranks number 24 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Salinas via train service. On average 18 direct daily train trips serve Salinas.

The population of Salinas is 157380. Salinas ranks number 22 in terms of population in California and number 110 in all of United States.

Train tickets to Salinas range from $18 for a short trip to Salinas, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Salinas starts at , and a longer trip by train to Salinas can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $108.

People who take the train to Salinas are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Salinas easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.

The closest train station to the city center of Salinas is 11 Station Pl, located just 0.1 miles away. Select 11 Station Pl as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Salinas. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

Departure	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Davis	5h 10m	$50.63
Martinez	4h 24m	$38.02
Los Angeles	7h 53m	$85.98
Sacramento	5h 25m	$56.15
Irvine	9h 54m	$96.58

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