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How to get fromSan Jose Diridon station to Salinasby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Jose Diridon station to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    55 min
    $19–28
  2. Drive 59.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose Diridon station to Salinascar car 59.5 mi
    1h 2m
    $11–16
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    1h 40m
    $21–45

San Jose Diridon station to Salinas by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Jose Diridon station, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–28 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.

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