There are 5 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville by bus, train, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Line 60 bus, Caltrain, bus, line 28 bus
best- Take the bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus 60
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Merritt / Cranebus 28
3h 50m$28–40Drive 57.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castrovillecar 57.4 mi
1h 7m$11–16Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 35m$28–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Castroville57.4 mi
1h 7mBus, line 2 bus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
- Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus 2 / ...
4h 19m$20–34
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Merritt / Crane via Diridon Station, Front & Soquel Ave and Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Castroville is 76 miles. The road distance is 57.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville without a car is to line 60 bus and Caltrain and bus and line 28 bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Diridon Station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Castroville, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Merritt / Crane via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, Front & Soquel Ave, and Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Santa Clara Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Merritt / Crane
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Castroville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Soquel Ave & Front station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Castroville.
There are 193+ hotels available in Castroville.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Castroville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











