There are 4 ways to get from San Jose State University to Salinas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
2h 4m$21–45Bus via Gilroy
cheapest- Take the bus from 2nd & Paseo de San Antonio to Gilroy Transit Centerbus Rapid 568 / ...
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
3h 21m$4–9Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 9m$22–36Drive 59.2 mi
- Drive from San Jose State University to Salinascar 59.2 mi
1h 2m$11–16
San Jose State University to Salinas by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose State University to Salinas is to bus via Gilroy which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose State University to Salinas is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose State University to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara & 5th and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between San Jose State University and Salinas is 69 miles. The road distance is 59.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose State University to Salinas without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $45.
The train from San Jose to Salinas takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
San Jose State University to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose State University to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose State University to Salinas is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between San Jose State University, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from 2nd & Paseo de San Antonio to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose State University to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
San Jose State University to Salinas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose State University to Salinas is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from San Jose State University to Salinas.
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