There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to 17-Mile Drive by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), 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 17-Mile Drivetaxi
2h 16m$97–135Drive 76.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to 17-Mile Drivecar 76.7 mi
1h 28m$14–21Bus, 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
2h 30m$45–60Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
1h 47m$72–84Train, 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
3h 15m$47–77
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to 17-Mile Drive is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to 17-Mile Drive is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to 17-Mile Drive. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between San Jose and 17-Mile Drive is 92 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to 17-Mile Drive without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 16m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from San Jose to 17-Mile Drive, including transfers.
San Jose to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to 17-Mile Drive is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from San Jose to 17-Mile Drive.
There are 290+ hotels available in 17-Mile Drive.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and 17-Mile Drive, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Jose to 17-Mile Drive via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 2h 30m.
- 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
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- 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 B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide










