CA → CA · about 47 miles
San Jose to Salinas bus & train schedule
American Star Tours and Amtrak run 14 direct buses and trains a week from San Jose to Salinas. The fastest takes 1 hour 20 minutes; the first departure leaves at 10:26 AM and the last at 6:20 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 1h 20m
- First departure
- 10:26 AM
- Last departure
- 6:20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:26 AM | 12:06 PM | 1h 40m | Daily | San Jose to Salinas | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:55 PM | 7:15 PM | 1h 20m | Sat & Sun | San Jose to Salinas | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 6:20 PM | 7:40 PM | 1h 20m | Mon–Fri | San Jose to Salinas | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in San Jose Where you get off in Salinas The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in San Jose
Where buses and trains stop in Salinas
- Salinas bus stop Map of Salinas bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Salinas to San Jose
Questions
How long is the bus or train from San Jose to Salinas?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 20 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 20 minutes.
What time is the first departure from San Jose to Salinas?
The earliest departure is at 10:26 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:20 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus and rail companies go from San Jose to Salinas?
American Star Tours and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in San Jose?
Buses and trains to Salinas leave from San Jose bus stop.