| Departure: | Salinas, CA | 
| Arrival: | Salem, OR | 
| Fastest route: | 19h 24min | 
| Distance: | 1065km | 
| Cheapest route: | $125 | 
| Transfers: | Between 0 and 2 | 
| Train companies: | Amtrak | 
One Passenger / One Trip
6:28pm
Salinas, CA
Salinas - Downtown
1:52pm
Salem, OR
Salem
19h 24min
Amtrak
Coast Starlight
$125
6:28pm
Salinas, CA
Salinas - Downtown
3:55pm
Salem, OR
Salem
20h 27min
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$170.5
6:28pm
Salinas, CA
Salinas - Downtown
8:11pm
San Jose, CA
San Jose
1h 43min
Amtrak
Coast Starlight
$26
0h 12min layover
8:23pm
San Jose, CA
San Jose
2:19pm
Albany, OR
Albany
16h 56min
Amtrak
Coast Starlight
$136
1h 6min layover
3:25pm
Albany, OR
Albany
3:55pm
Salem, OR
Salem
0h 30min
Amtrak
Thruway Bus
$8.5
          The Salinas - Salem route has approximately 2 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 19h 24min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $125 tickets tend to run out quickly. 
 The distance between Salinas and Salem is around 1065 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.
          
        
The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 19h 24min to cover 1065 kilometers.
According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $125 and leaves Salinas - Downtown. You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go direct to Salem.
The last train leaves at 6:28pm from Salinas - Downtown and arrives at 3:55pm at Salem. It will take 20h 27min, its price is $170.5 and the number of changes will be 2.
Yes, there are direct train routes, their duration is usually around 19h 24min and the price is $125.