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

The cheapest way to get from Sand City to San Jose is to line 20 bus and bus via Gilroy which costs $6 - $13 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sand City to San Jose is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $11 - $17.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Sand City to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Playa / Metz and arriving at San Jose via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Sand City to San Jose?

The distance between Sand City and San Jose is 76 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sand City to San Jose without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 2h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Sand City to San Jose, including transfers.

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

Sand City to San Jose bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Playa / Metz station.

Where does the Sand City to San Jose bus arrive?

Sand City to San Jose bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.

Can I drive from Sand City to San Jose?

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

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 430+ hotels available in San Jose.

Sand City to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sand City to San Jose by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Line 20 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Playa / Metz to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 42m
Line 20 bus, bus via Gilroy
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Del Monte / Auto Center to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
3. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to 1st & Santa Clarabus 68
4h 6m
$6–12
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Playa / Metz to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
3h 10m
$37–63
Drive 67.5 mi
1. Drive from Sand City to San Josecar 67.5 mi
1h 15m
$12–17

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Distance: 75.6 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Playa / Metz to San Jose via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Salinas in around 2h 42m.

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