There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Soledad by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
2h 26m$22–32Drive 83.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to Soledadcar 83.9 mi
1h 32m$16–23Train, bus
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
3h 11m$24–48
San Jose to Soledad by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Soledad is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Soledad is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Soledad. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Front / San Vicente via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between San Jose and Soledad is 87 miles. The road distance is 84.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Soledad without a car is to bus which takes 2h 26m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from San Jose to Soledad, including transfers.
San Jose to Soledad bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to Soledad bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Soledad is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from San Jose to Soledad.
There are two+ hotels available in Soledad.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Soledad, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Jose to Front / San Vicente via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 in around 2h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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