There are 2 ways to get from Carmichael to Salinas by train (Amtrak) or car
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Carmichael to Salinas by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmichael to Salinas is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Carmichael to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Carmichael station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Mather Field/Mills Station and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Carmichael and Salinas is 211 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Carmichael to Salinas, including transfers.
Carmichael to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Carmichael to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmichael to Salinas is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Carmichael to Salinas.
There are 190+ hotels available in Salinas.
What companies run services between Carmichael, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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