The cheapest and fastest trains from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA
Cheapest price
$311
Average price
$311
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 55 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA will cost around $311 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $311.
Of the 1 trains that leave King Street Station, Seattle, WA for Salinas Station, Salinas, CA on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 1215 km distance in an average of 1 d 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 2 h 55 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 1 d 2 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:55 PM26h55King Street Station, Seattle, WA8:50 PMSalinas Station, Salinas, CA$3111One-way0 transfers
5:55 PM26h55King Street Station, Seattle, WA8:50 PMSalinas Station, Salinas, CA$3111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $129. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $129, and a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 754 miles (1215 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$240 Average price | $129 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 38m Average total duration 26h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA:
A flight is $110 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA costing on average $240 (€191).
Other travel options to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 55m.
Train takes on average 26h 8m.
Tickets start at around $240 (€191) compared to roughly $187 (€149) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-52.93 (€-42.16). The journey takes 26h 8m versus 13h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 Coast Starlight | 9:55 AM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 26h11 | 12:06 PM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
11 Coast Starlight · 4794 AMTRAK | 9:55 AM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 26h45 | 12:40 PM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA
Trains from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 26h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $132 (€105) but you can travel from only $129 (€103) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 17:55, the last at 17:55. The fastest train covers the 754 miles (1215 km) distance in 26h 11m.
Distance 754 miles (1215 km) |
Average train duration 26h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $132 (€105) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 26h 11m |
First train 5:55 PM |
Last train 5:55 PM |
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Train companies: Amtrak from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between King Street Station, Seattle, WA and Salinas Station, Salinas, CA from $129 (€103). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salinas Station, Salinas, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

