CA → CA · about 131 miles
Sacramento to Salinas train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Sacramento to Salinas. The fastest takes 5 hours 18 minutes; every train leaves at 6:48 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 18m
- Leaves at
- 6:48 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Sacramento and arrives at Salinas. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:48 AM | 12:06 PM | 5h 18m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Sacramento Where you get off in Salinas The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Sacramento
Where the train stops in Salinas
- Salinas bus stop Map of Salinas bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Salinas to Sacramento
Questions
How long is the train from Sacramento to Salinas?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 18 minutes.
What time is the first train from Sacramento to Salinas?
Every departure is at 6:48 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Sacramento to Salinas?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Sacramento?
Trains to Salinas leave from Sacramento Amtrak station.