How far is Salinas from San Jose?

The distance covered from Salinas to San Jose is 77 km (48 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salinas to San Jose?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Amtrak, in Salinas, and end it at Diridon Station, in San Jose.

Bus Salinas to San Jose from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salinas to San Jose on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Amtrak	1h 15m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:03 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 15mAverage Duration

76 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $58	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $333	Average Duration1h 33m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and San Jose?

Stops in Salinas

A
Amtrak
3 STATION PLACE , 93901, California
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B
Alisal St & Pearl St
635 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93905, USA

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salinas, US to San Jose, US by bus

How far is Salinas from San Jose?
The distance covered from Salinas to San Jose is 77 km (48 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salinas to San Jose?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Amtrak, in Salinas, and end it at Diridon Station, in San Jose.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$54

11-22

$54

Today

$54

11-24

$54

11-25

$54

11-26

No data

11-27

$19

11-28

$19

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salinas, US to San Jose, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $54 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-27.