How to get from Salinas to Willits, CA by train?

From Salinas to Willits, CA by train

To get from Salinas to Willits, CA you’ll need to take one train line: take the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE from Salinas station to Emeryville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOAQUINS train and finally take the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE from Martinez station to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 38 min. The train schedule from Salinas may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Willits, CA on the Moovit app.

758min
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
Walk to Willits, CA
Leaves from Salinas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from station
    Start from station
    Salinas
  • 2
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Oakland
  • 3
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Emeryville
    103 min
  • 4
    Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
    Wait for train
    SAN JOAQUINS
    Bakersfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Martinez
    35 min
  • 6
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Arcata
  • 7
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak
    245 min
  • 8
    Walk to Willits, CA
    Walk to
    Willits, CA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salinas to Willits, CA

The distance between Salinas and Willits, CA is approximately 284.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 758 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salinas to Willits, CA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Willits – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Salinas to Willits, CA

To check the train schedule from Salinas to Willits, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Salinas) and destination (Willits, CA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Willits, CA?

    The fastest way takes 758 minutes, using , Train line SAN JOAQUINS,.

  • Is there a direct between Salinas and Willits, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 38 min.

  • Which line goes from Salinas to Willits, CA?

    The line goes from Oakland station near Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Emeryville station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Emeryville station near Willits, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salinas to Willits, CA by train?

    The total travel time between Salinas and Willits, CA by train is about 12 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the near Salinas to get to Willits, CA?

  • Where do I get off the when travelling between Salinas and Willits, CA?

    Get off the at the Emeryville stop, which is closest to Willits, CA.

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