What is the cheapest way to get from Castroville to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Castroville to San Jose is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castroville to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Castroville to San Jose is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Castroville and San Jose?

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.

Is there a direct train between Castroville and San Jose?

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.

How far is it from Castroville to San Jose?

The distance between Castroville and San Jose is 69 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.

How do I travel from Castroville to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Castroville to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 2h 26m and costs $22 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Castroville to San Jose?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Castroville to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castroville to San Jose bus from?

Castroville to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Castroville to San Jose train from?

Castroville to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Castroville to San Jose?

The best way to get from Castroville to San Jose is to bus which takes 2h 26m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Castroville to San Jose bus arrive?

Castroville to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Castroville to San Jose train arrive?

Castroville to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Castroville to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Castroville to San Jose is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Castroville to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 442+ hotels available in San Jose.

Castroville to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 28 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Castroville to San Jose by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 26m
$22–32
Drive 55.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castroville to San Josecar 55.9 mi
1h 3m
$11–15
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2h 54m
$24–48
Line 28 bus, line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Merritt / Crane to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus 28
2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
3. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2h 49m
$14–25

Castroville to San Jose by bus and foot

30Weekly Services

2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.8 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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 $20–29 and the journey takes 1h 5m. American Star Tours also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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