The average bus between Salinas and Santa Clara Station takes 2h 47m and the fastest bus takes 2h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Salinas to Santa Clara Station. 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 Station. 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 Station at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 38m • 2 changes


2h 53m • 2 changes


2h 53m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes


2h 38m • 2 changes


2h 53m • 2 changes


2h 53m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Santa Clara Station. However, there are services departing from Salinas station and arriving at Santa Clara Station station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Salinas to Santa Clara Station bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Santa Clara Station bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at San Jose station.
The distance between Salinas and Santa Clara Station is 79.1 km. The road distance is 101 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 1h 5m. American Star Tours also services this route twice a week.