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How to get fromSan Jose to Sand Cityby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Sand City by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Playa / Metzbus bus 20
    2h 1m
  2. Drive  67.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Sand Citycar car 67.3 mi
    1h 15m
    $12–17
  3. Train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Playa / Metzbus bus 20
    2h 46m
    $39–61

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What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Sand City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose to Playa / Metz via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2h 1m.

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