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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 1 buses that leave San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA for Salinas Station, Salinas, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 1 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 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
10:55 PM1h20San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA12:15 AMSalinas Station, Salinas, CA$441One-way0 transfers
- 10:55 PM1h20San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA12:15 AMSalinas Station, Salinas, CA$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
You'll arrive about -1h -2m sooner (1h 9m by bus vs 1h 7m by car) and save roughly $-17.41 (€-14.25) compared to fuel and tolls ($30 (€24) vs $12 (€10)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 08:04AM | Arrival Time 10:06AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 12:52PM | Arrival Time 03:09PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 05:26PM | Arrival Time 07:42PM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:36AM | Duration 7h37 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
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San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 11:45 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1h00 | 12:45 AM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA
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Buses from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 21:15, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 9:15 PM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Santa Clara VTA from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CAYou can travel by bus between San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA with FlixBus, Santa Clara VTA for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Salinas Station, Salinas, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salinas Station, Salinas, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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