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How to get from Salinas to City of San José by bus and light rail?

From Salinas to City of San José by bus and light rail

To get from Salinas to City of San José in San Jose, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 59 bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station to Gilroy Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE light rail from Santa Teresa Station station to Virginia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

130min$4.50
Bus - 5959
Bus - 6868
Light Rail - BLUE LINE
Walk to City of San José
Leaves from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salinas
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Gilroy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID 2500
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Teresa Station
    ID PS_STLC
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Santa Teresa Station
    ID PS_TRSA
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - BLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Baypointe
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Virginia Station
    ID PS_VIRG
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of San José
    Walk to
    City of San José
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Salinas to City of San José by bus

To get from Salinas to City of San José in San Jose, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 59 bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station to Gilroy Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the BLUES bus from Santa Teresa Station station to Virginia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

132min$4.50
Bus - 5959
Bus - 6868
Bus - BLUESBLUES
Walk to City of San José
Leaves from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salinas
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Gilroy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID 2500
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Teresa Station
    ID PS_STLC
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Teresa Station
    ID PS_TRSA
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - BLUESBLUES
    Wait for bus
    BLUES
    Civic Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Virginia Station
    ID PS_VIRG
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of San José
    Walk to
    City of San José
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salinas to City of San José

The distance between Salinas, San Jose and City of San José, San Jose is approximately 60.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salinas to City of San José by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Jose – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Salinas

Salinas is located at Salinas, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is Salinas Intermodal Transit Center.

Bus stations close to Salinas:

  • Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
  • Salinas Train Station
  • Lincoln / West Market

Public transit stations close to City of San José, San Jose

City of San José is located at City of San José, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is San Carlos & Delmas (E).

Train stations close to City of San José:

  • Tamien

Bus stations close to City of San José:

  • San Carlos & Delmas (E)
  • San Carlos & Delmas (W)
  • Virginia & Virginia Stn (W)

From Salinas to City of San José by bus

To get from Salinas to City of San José in San Jose, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 59 bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station to Gilroy Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the BLUES bus from Santa Teresa Station station to Virginia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

132min$4.50
Bus - 5959
Bus - 6868
Bus - BLUESBLUES
Walk to City of San José
Leaves from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salinas
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Gilroy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID 2500
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Teresa Station
    ID PS_STLC
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Teresa Station
    ID PS_TRSA
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - BLUESBLUES
    Wait for bus
    BLUES
    Civic Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Virginia Station
    ID PS_VIRG
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of San José
    Walk to
    City of San José
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to City of San José?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 68, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salinas to City of San José?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 68, Bus line BLUES.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salinas and City of San José?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Salinas to City of San José?

    The 59 bus line goes from Gilroy station near Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Gilroy Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Gilroy Transit Center station near City of San José in San Jose.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salinas to City of San José by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and City of San José in San Jose by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Salinas to get to City of San José?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Gilroy stop near Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Salinas and City of San José?

    Get off the bus at the Gilroy Transit Center station, which is closest to City of San José in San Jose.

  • When is the last bus from Salinas to City of San José?

    The last bus from Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to City of San José in San Jose is the SF - SLO - Santa Barbara - LA line. It leaves the Salinas Train Station stop at 2:20 PM.

  • When is the last train from Salinas to City of San José?

    The last train from Salinas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to City of San José in San Jose is the Coast Starlight line. It leaves the Salinas station at 11:13 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Salinas to City of San José?

    The ride from Salinas to City of San José costs $4.50.

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