How to get from Salinas Station to San Jose State University by bus and light rail?

From Salinas Station to San Jose State University by bus and light rail

To get from Salinas Station to San Jose State University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 59 bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station 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 Saint James Station (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Salinas Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to San Jose State University on the Moovit app.

150min$4.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 6868
Light Rail - BLUE LINE
Walk to San Jose State University
Leaves from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 6004
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Gilroy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
    ID 2500
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    SJ Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Teresa Station
    ID PS_STLC
    51 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
    Saint James Station (N)
    ID 64749
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Jose State University
    Walk to
    San Jose State University
    210 N 4th St San Jose, CA 95112
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salinas Station to San Jose State University

The distance between Salinas Station and San Jose State University is approximately 62.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salinas Station to San Jose State University by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Jose – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Salinas Station to San Jose State University

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Salinas Station to San Jose State University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Salinas Station) and destination (San Jose State University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salinas Station to San Jose State University?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 68, Light Rail line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salinas Station and San Jose State University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Salinas Station to San Jose State University?

    The 59 bus line goes from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station near Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Monterey / Gilroy Train Station near San Jose State University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salinas Station to San Jose State University by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Salinas Station and San Jose State University by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Salinas Station to get to San Jose State University?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Salinas Intermodal Transit Center stop near Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Salinas Station and San Jose State University?

    Get off the bus at the Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, which is closest to San Jose State University.

  • When is the first train from Salinas Station to San Jose State University?

    The first train from Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to San Jose State University in San Jose is Coast Starlight. It leaves the Salinas station at 11:13 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Salinas Station to San Jose State University?

    The ride from Salinas Station to San Jose State University costs $4.50.

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