How far is Salinas from San Jose by coach?

The journey from San Jose to Salinas by coach covers an approximate distance of 48 miles (77 km).

Is there a way to reach Salinas from San Jose without a car?

You can reach Salinas from San Jose by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus San Jose to Salinas from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Jose to Salinas on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:55	Diridon Station	1h 20m	16:15	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Next departures from San Jose to Salinas on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	15:20	Diridon Station	1h 20m	16:40	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 20mAverage duration

47 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£15 - £33	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £180	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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,407 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is Salinas from San Jose by coach?
The journey from San Jose to Salinas by coach covers an approximate distance of 48 miles (77 km).
Is there a way to reach Salinas from San Jose without a car?
You can reach Salinas from San Jose by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. 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

20/11

£29

21/11

£29

Today

£29

23/11

£29

24/11

£29

25/11

£29

26/11

£29

27/11

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £29

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 £29 to £29 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 £29, which is on 2025-11-23.