What is the travel distance from San Jose to Salinas?

San Jose and Salinas are 77 km (48 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Diridon Station in San Jose will take you to Amtrak in Salinas.

Bus San Jose to Salinas from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Jose to Salinas on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:20pm	Diridon Station	1h 20m	4:40pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Jose to Salinas on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:55pm	Diridon Station	1h 20m	4:15pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Jose to Salinas on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:20pm	Diridon Station	1h 20m	4:40pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:33 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Salinas

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

76 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $60	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $333	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Salinas?

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

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

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Amtrak

4/55,596 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,384 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

What is the travel distance from San Jose to Salinas?
San Jose and Salinas are 77 km (48 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to Salinas?
Buses departing from Diridon Station in San Jose will take you to Amtrak in Salinas.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$54

11-19

$54

Today

$54

11-21

$54

11-22

$54

11-23

$54

11-24

$54

11-25

$54

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $54 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-21.