There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC) by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 49m$26–37Drive 62.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC)car 62.6 mi
1h 6m$12–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2h 17m$27–53Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Salinas to San Jose-SJC62.6 mi
1h 6mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal AMonterey Airbus
2h 14m$42–58
Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC) by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC) is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC) is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC). However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at SJC Airport Terminal A via Santa Clara Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC). However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Salinas and San Jose Airport (SJC) is 67 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $26 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC), including transfers.
Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC) is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $26 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and San Jose Airport (SJC), USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 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
- $21–45
- 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
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Salinas to San Jose-SJC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC) is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Salinas to San Jose Airport (SJC).
There are 434+ hotels available in San Jose Airport (SJC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Salinas and San Jose Airport (SJC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.