The average bus between San Jose and Prunedale takes 3h 11m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from San Jose to Prunedale. 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 4 times a day between San Jose and Prunedale. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Jose is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Prunedale at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Salinas and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 11m • 1 change
Arrives next day

6h 6m • 1 change

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 11m • 1 change
Arrives next day

6h 6m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from San Jose to Prunedale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Prunedale. However, there are services departing from San Jose station and arriving at Prunedale station via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
San Jose to Prunedale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to Prunedale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride station.
The distance between San Jose and Prunedale is 65.8 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a bus from San Jose to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride via Salinas and Lincoln Ave / W Market St in around 2h 11m.