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Trip Overview

The train between Santa Barbara and Salinas takes 5h 49m. There is at least one train per day from Santa Barbara 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.

5h 49m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
$160
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Salinas train times

Trains run once daily between Santa Barbara and Salinas. The service departs Santa Barbara at 12:21 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Salinas at 18:10:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara 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.

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Salinas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 5h 49m.

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