What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Sand City?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Sand City is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Sand City?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Sand City is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Sand City?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Sand City. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Playa / Metz via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from San Jose to Sand City?

The distance between San Jose and Sand City is 76 miles. The road distance is 67.7 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose to Sand City without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Sand City without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 2h 1m and costs $22 - $35.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Sand City?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from San Jose to Sand City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Sand City bus from?

San Jose to Sand City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where does the San Jose to Sand City bus arrive?

San Jose to Sand City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Sand City?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Sand City is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from San Jose to Sand City.

Where can I stay near Sand City?

There are 322+ hotels available in Sand City.

San Jose to Sand City - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus, and 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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Bus, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Playa / Metzbus 20
2h 1m
$23–33
Drive 67.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Jose to Sand Citycar 67.3 mi
1h 15m
$13–18
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Playa / Metzbus 20
2h 46m
$24–48

San Jose to Sand City by bus

35Weekly Buses

2h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 75.5 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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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