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Bus San Jose to Salinas: Trip Overview

Bus San Jose to Salinas: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$32
Average bus trip duration1h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:50 PM
Distance48 miles (76 km)
Latest bus departure3:20 PM

San Jose to Salinas Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:50PM - 3:20PM
Minimum Price$23
Average Ticket Price$32
Minimum Trip Duration1h5m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h5m
Distance48 miles (76 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose - Salinas

The best way to travel from San Jose to Salinas is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from San Jose to Salinas is about 1h 5m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 1h 5m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 48 miles (77 km) that separate the two cities.

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

On average, there is 1 daily departure on this route, offered by FlixBus. The number of buses running from San Jose to Salinas may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from San Jose to Salinas by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The first bus leaves at 12:50 PM and the last one leaves at 3:20 PM.

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.

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $23.

The average bus ticket price from San Jose to Salinas is $32. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $23 and $40, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can do a day trip from San Jose to Salinas. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between San Jose and Salinas is about 2h 10m. So you'll have enough time to visit Salinas before returning to San Jose in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from San Jose to Salinas but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Jose to Salinas, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Jose to Salinas will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Jose to Salinas.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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Bus from Salinas to San Jose

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Train from San Jose to Salinas

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