There are 4 ways to get from Castroville to San Jose by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 26m$15–23Drive 55.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Castroville to San Josecar 55.9 mi
1h 3m$11–15Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2h 54m$18–43Line 28 bus, line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Merritt / Crane to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus 28
- Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
3h 10m$11–20
Castroville to San Jose by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castroville to San Jose is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Castroville to San Jose is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Castroville to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Merritt / Crane and arriving at San Jose via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Castroville to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Castroville and San Jose is 69 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.
The best way to get from Castroville to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 2h 26m and costs $15 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Castroville to San Jose, including transfers.
Castroville to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Castroville to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Castroville to San Jose is to bus which takes 2h 26m and costs $15 - $23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Castroville, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $13–20 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $16–40 and the journey takes 1h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Amtrak
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Castroville to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Castroville to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castroville to San Jose is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Castroville to San Jose.
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