What is the travel distance from San Jose to Salinas?

The distance between the two cities is 48 miles (77 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Salinas?

The majority of buses traveling from San Jose to Salinas start their journey at Diridon Station and wind up at Amtrak. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus San Jose to Salinas from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Jose to Salinas on November 22
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 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 24
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

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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 the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, 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$19 - $42	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $230	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

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What is the travel distance from San Jose to Salinas?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Salinas?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$37

11/20

$37

Today

$37

11/22

$37

11/23

$37

11/24

$37

11/25

$37

11/26

$37

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $37

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 $37 to $37 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 $37 which is on 2025-11-22.