The average bus between Salinas and Santa Clara takes 2h 56m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Salinas to Santa Clara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Salinas and Santa Clara. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salinas is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Santa Clara at 8:51 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 43m • 2 changes


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3h 6m • 2 changes


2h 43m • 2 changes


2h 58m • 2 changes


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3h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Salinas station and arriving at Santa Clara station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Salinas to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at San Jose station.
Book your Salinas to Santa Clara bus tickets online with Monterey-Salinas Transit and Santa Clara VTA.
The distance between Salinas and Santa Clara is 79.8 km. The road distance is 101 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–28 and the journey takes 1h 5m.