The cheapest and fastest trains from Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA
Cheapest price
$199
Average price
$199
Fastest journey
10 h 33 m
Average duration
10 h 33 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 $199 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $199.
It's difficult to get from Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA without transferring at least once.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $105. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $105, and a flight costs an average of $396.
Distance: 285 miles (460 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$106 Average price Cheapest | $398 Average price | $106 Average price |
10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration Fastest 7h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 49m Average total duration 10h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Salinas, CA to Fullerton, CA trains for today, Thursday, March 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:50 PM Salinas, CA | 9h49 | 6:39 AM Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $105 (€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 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€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 $105 (€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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