There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Point Lobos 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 Point Lobostaxi
3h 49m$102–148Drive 79 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Point Loboscar 79 mi
1h 31m$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 2m$52–72Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Point Lobos79 mi
1h 31mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
1h 42m$74–87Train, 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 47m$54–88
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Point Lobos is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Point Lobos is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Point Lobos. 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 2m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Point Lobos is 99 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Point Lobos without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 49m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Point Lobos, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Point Lobos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Point Lobos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Point Lobos is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Point Lobos.
There are 291+ hotels available in Point Lobos.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Point Lobos, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Point Lobos 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 2m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
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
- https://mst.org/
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
- https://mst.org/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Point Lobos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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 Point Lobos. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









