What's the distance between Salinas and San Jose by coach?

The distance between Salinas and San Jose by coach is approximately 48 miles (77 km).

How can I get from Salinas to San Jose without driving?

You can travel to San Jose from Salinas by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Salinas to San Jose from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Salinas to San Jose on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:00	Amtrak	1h 15m	14:15	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 02:53 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 15mAverage duration

47 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£13 - £31	Average duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £179	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

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

What's the distance between Salinas and San Jose by coach?
The distance between Salinas and San Jose by coach is approximately 48 miles (77 km).
How can I get from Salinas to San Jose without driving?
You can travel to San Jose from Salinas by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£29

24/11

£29

Today

£29

26/11

£29

27/11

£10

28/11

£11

29/11

£29

30/11

£29

The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

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 £10 to £29 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 £10, which is on 2025-11-27.