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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 4 buses that leave Salinas Station, Salinas, CA for San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:25 AM1h05Salinas Station, Salinas, CA4:30 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CAFind prices0 transfers- 3:40 PM1h10Salinas Station, Salinas, CA4:50 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CAFind prices0 transfers
- 5:10 PM1h10Salinas Station, Salinas, CA6:20 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CAFind prices0 transfers
- 7:20 PM1h05Salinas Station, Salinas, CA8:25 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CAFind prices0 transfers
- 3:25 AM1h05Salinas Station, Salinas, CA4:30 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CAFind prices0 transfers
- 7:20 PM1h05Salinas Station, Salinas, CA8:25 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CAFind prices0 transfers
- 3:40 PM1h10Salinas Station, Salinas, CA4:50 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CAFind prices0 transfers
- 5:10 PM1h10Salinas Station, Salinas, CA6:20 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CAFind prices0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA costing on average $54 (€45).
Other travel options to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Monterey-Salinas Transit | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Monterey-Salinas Transit | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:48AM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Monterey-Salinas Transit | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:51PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Monterey-Salinas Transit | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Live departures
Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:25 AM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 1h05 | 4:30 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:40 PM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 1h10 | 4:50 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:10 PM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 1h10 | 6:20 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:20 PM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 1h05 | 8:25 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
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Buses from Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:25, the last at 19:20. The fastest bus covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 3:25 AM |
Last bus 7:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: Monterey-Salinas Transit from Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CAYou can travel by bus between Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA with Monterey-Salinas Transit for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Salinas Station, Salinas, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
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