There are 7 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to 17-Mile Drive by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the taxi from Salinas to 17-Mile Drivetaxi
3h 50m$100–144Drive 78.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to 17-Mile Drivecar 78.5 mi
1h 33m$15–21Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
4h 4m$50–68Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to 17-Mile Drive78.5 mi
1h 33mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport to 17-Mile Drive
1h 43m$190–270Train, line 20 bus
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
4h 49m$50–86Shuttle via Monterey Shuttle Station
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
1h 42m$71–84
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to 17-Mile Drive is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to 17-Mile Drive is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to 17-Mile Drive. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler via San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and 17-Mile Drive is 99 miles. The road distance is 79 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to 17-Mile Drive without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 50m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to 17-Mile Drive, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to 17-Mile Drive is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to 17-Mile Drive.
There are 199+ hotels available in 17-Mile Drive.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and 17-Mile Drive, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to 17-Mile Drive via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 831-462 3933
- [email protected]
- Website
- Early Bird Airport Shuttle
Shuttle from San Jose Airport to 17-Mile Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $190–270
- Schedules at
- Early Bird Airport Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to 17-Mile Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and 17-Mile Drive. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









