Amtrak

Why I’ll never ride Amtrak again. Rode train Salinas to LA on January 2. 9 hour ride. The compartment must have had mold because when I got off the train, I could not talk. Almost 48 hours later I’m only able to speak in a whisper. Called Amtrak; asked for a refund; no way I’m getting back on the train. Amtrak said: No refund.

This place looks really creepy but it’s not that bad. There is plenty of lighting and outdoor seating for people like me who need to take the over night train. I always feel safe and everyone who works here is really nice.

I’d leave negative star reviews if I could. My almost 80 year old husband parked his car in the Salinas Amtrak Train Station on a Monday afternoon. When he returned to the Station Friday evening, his car window had been completely broken!!! The Salinas Police Department could not be bothered to make a report, so he got in his car and drove back to the north bay; 30 miles north of San Francisco. We will never visit this Station or Salinas again.

Anyone see who broke into my truck Christmas week it was a white dodge pickup parked in long term parking. Was told it was safe there but I guess not.

Under what looks like a complete restoration. Limited access and limited hours. Lots of great old train cars on the site, as well as the old loading freight station. Open and uncovered platform. This station has seen its better days but, it looks as though it may be restored back to it’s old glory.

Salinas station is only open for limited hours. So, counter and restrooms are only available then.
Staff helpful and friendly though and the security guard walked me toward a local restaurant which was filled with locals and friendly staff, although they didn’t really speak much English.
Hoping my return trip to LA is a better experience than coming up here. Train is a great way to travel but suggest all travelers pack food as on board it was limited as to when it was available and sold out so not all passengers could get food.

Living here all my life and I never took the time to step into this station until a little «rail journey» to Santa Barbara back in late Jan. First off, the inside of the terminal has beautifully drawn scenes of the local area and it’s history along with an art deco feel. Not being a busy stop on the RR line except for 2 – 3 times a day, you’ll need to ring for the man behind the counter, once you get him, he was helpfully and friendly. I enjoyed my Amtrak ride that week and have taken another since then. One thing, IF, you’re in a hurry and absolutely need to be at your destination at a given time… fly or drive, the train tends not to run anywhere close to schedule, but, the price is right and the ride quite and smooth. You may want to give it a try just to said you did it.