CA → CA · about 47 miles
Salinas to San Jose bus & train schedule
American Star Tours and Amtrak run 13 direct buses and trains a week from Salinas to San Jose. The fastest takes 1 hour 15 minutes; the first departure leaves at 4:00 PM and the last at 6:13 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 13
- Fastest trip
- 1h 15m
- First departure
- 4:00 PM
- Last departure
- 6:13 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 5:15 PM | 1h 15m | Mon–Fri | Salinas to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 4:10 PM | 5:25 PM | 1h 15m | Sat & Sun | Salinas to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 6:13 PM | 7:46 PM | 1h 33m | Daily | Salinas to San Jose | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Salinas Where you get off in San Jose The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Salinas
- Salinas bus stop Map of Salinas bus stop (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in San Jose
Return trip: San Jose to Salinas
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Salinas to San Jose?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 15 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 15 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Salinas to San Jose?
The earliest departure is at 4:00 PM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 6:13 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Salinas to San Jose?
American Star Tours and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Salinas?
Buses and trains to San Jose leave from Salinas bus stop.