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How to get from Pacific Grove to San Jose by bus and train?

From Pacific Grove to San Jose by bus and train

To get from Pacific Grove to San Jose in San Jose, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Fountain / Pine station to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the COAST STARLIGHT train from Salinas station to San Jose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from Fountain / Pine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fountain / Pine
    ID 1437
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Monterey
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
    ID 9104
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Salinas
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salinas
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Jose
    Walk to
    San Jose
    0.97 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Pacific Grove to San Jose by bus and train via 2, 20 and COAST STARLIGHT

To get from Pacific Grove to San Jose in San Jose, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Lighthouse / 17th station to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the COAST STARLIGHT train from Salinas station to San Jose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min.

285min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from Lighthouse / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lighthouse / 17th
    ID 5022
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Monterey
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
    ID 9104
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Salinas
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salinas
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Jose
    Walk to
    San Jose
    0.97 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pacific Grove to San Jose

The distance between Pacific Grove, San Jose and San Jose, San Jose is approximately 91.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pacific Grove to San Jose by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Jose – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove is located at Monterey, California, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is Fountain / Pine.

Bus stations close to Pacific Grove:

  • Fountain / Pine
  • Fountain / Lighthouse
  • Lighthouse / 17th

Public transit stations close to San Jose, San Jose

San Jose is located at San Jose, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is 1st & Bassett (N).

Bus stations close to San Jose:

  • 1st & Bassett (N)
  • 2nd & Julian (S)
  • 2nd & Bassett (S)

Alternative route from Pacific Grove to San Jose by bus and train via 2, 20 and COAST STARLIGHT

To get from Pacific Grove to San Jose in San Jose, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Lighthouse / 17th station to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the COAST STARLIGHT train from Salinas station to San Jose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min.

285min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from Lighthouse / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lighthouse / 17th
    ID 5022
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Monterey
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
    ID 9104
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Salinas
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
    ID 9207
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salinas
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Jose
    Walk to
    San Jose
    0.97 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to San Jose?

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 20, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pacific Grove to San Jose?

    The alternative route takes 285 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 20, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pacific Grove and San Jose?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pacific Grove to San Jose?

    The 1 bus line goes from Fountain / Pine station near Pacific Grove in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Monterey station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Monterey station near San Jose in San Jose.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pacific Grove to San Jose by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Pacific Grove in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Jose in San Jose by bus and train is about 4 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pacific Grove to get to San Jose?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Fountain / Pine stop near Pacific Grove in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pacific Grove and San Jose?

    Get off the bus at the Monterey station, which is closest to San Jose in San Jose.

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