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You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Paso Robles and Salinas. The average train journey from Paso Robles to Salinas takes 2 hours and 3 minutes, but some Amtrak Coast Starlight train trips are as short as one hour and 55 minutes.
Distance | 91 mi (147 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 55m |
Lowest price | €15.87 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Coast Starlight |
Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Paso Robles to Salinas
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That you can drink alcohol on the amtrak! I was amazed!
2 train services operate from Paso Robles to Salinas. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 1 | 2h 15m | €28.93 |
Amtrak Coast Starlight | 1 | 1h 55m | €16.17 |
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. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Paso Robles to Salinas every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €29.
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.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Paso Robles to Salinas. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Paso Robles at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Paso Robles twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Salinas with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Salinas to Paso Robles.
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Salinas is a city in California popularly known as the Salad Bowl of the World- though the nickname is about more than healthy food. The city has a vibrant agriculture industry, pristine farmland, historic sites, and plenty of greenery. As an agriculture-based city, it's not surprising that there are a lot of outdoor areas to visit, from Natividad Creek Park to the Creekbridge Neighborhood Park. In addition, history lovers in Salinas can visit the National Steinbeck Center and Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum for their interactive exhibits, while Salinas Valley Art Gallery appeals to art lovers.
For wine lovers in Salinas, there is a wide range of wineries and vineyards in the city, with popular choices being the Chateau Sinnet Winery and Vineyard, and SMD Vineyards. Visitors to the city can check out nightclubs, lounges, and bowling centers. Salinas organizes festivals throughout the year, like the Monthly Art Market & Artisan Fair and the Annual Halloween Beer Crawl.
If you're visiting Salinas by train, over 100 cities offer routes by Amtrak. Fewer bus lines are going to the city, provided by Amtrak Thruway. There are also Monterey-Salinas Transit services for transport inside the city.
There is one train station in Paso Robles.
Intermodal Station - 800 Pine St
Salinas has one train station.
11 Station Pl
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