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How to get fromSan Jose to Pinnacles National Parkby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Pinnacles National Park by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    3h 33m
    $112–142

  2. Drive 79.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Pinnacles National Parkcar car 79.5 mi
    1h 41m
    $15–21

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    $114–158

  4. Bus, line 2 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Barack Obama Blvd & Park Ave to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 16m
    $98–132

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 115.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Pinnacles National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from San Jose to Pinnacles National Park in around 1h 41m.

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