There are 5 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, shuttle, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 29m$26–38Drive 63 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinascar 63 mi
1h 7m$12–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 14m$26–54Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Salinas63 mi
1h 7mShuttle, line 29 bus
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & RideMonterey Airbus from airport
- Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus 29 / ...
2h 15m$45–53
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Salinas is 67 miles. The road distance is 63.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–50
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Salinas.
There are 193+ hotels available in Salinas.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Salinas. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.