The cheapest and fastest trains from Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA
Cheapest price
$107
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
9 h 49 m
Average duration
9 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
460 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $107.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salinas, CA for Fullerton, CA on Thu, Dec 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct trains cover the 460 km distance in an average of 9 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 49 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest trains will take 9 h 49 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €85. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €85, and a train costs an average of €85.
Distance: 285 miles (460 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€86 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price |
10h 1m Average total duration Fastest 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA
Trains from Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $106 (€85) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 18:21. The fastest train covers the 285 miles (460 km) distance in 9h 49m.
Distance 285 miles (460 km) |
Average train duration 9h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $106 (€85) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 9h 49m |
First train 00:45 |
Last train 18:21 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Salinas, CA and Fullerton, CA from $106 (€85). 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 Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salinas, CA to Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is an intermodal transit center with facilities for buses and trains.
- Bus: Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) services available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with entrances on Santa Fe Avenue and Pomona Avenue.
- The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Heroes Bar & Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Fullerton Marriott at California State University
- The Hotel Fullerton Anaheim
- Holiday Inn Express Fullerton
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1 & 2 for Metrolink
- Hall 3: access to platform 3 for Amtrak
- Bus: OCTA routes 26, 43, 47, 143, 543
- Amtrak Thruway Bus Service
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