There are 5 ways to get from Seaside to San Jose Airport (SJC) by bus, train, car, towncar or shuttle
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Recommended option
Line 20 bus, bus • 3h 35m
4 alternative options
Line 20 bus, train • 4h 7m
Drive • 1h 18m
Towncar • 1h 18m
Shuttle • 2h 43m
Seaside to San Jose Airport (SJC) by bus and train
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The cheapest way to get from Seaside to San Jose Airport (SJC) is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 18m.
The quickest way to get from Seaside to San Jose Airport (SJC) is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 18m.
The distance between Seaside and San Jose Airport (SJC) is 53 miles. The road distance is 72.7 miles.
The best way to get from Seaside to San Jose Airport (SJC) without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $17 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Seaside to San Jose Airport (SJC), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Seaside to San Jose Airport (SJC) is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Seaside to San Jose Airport (SJC).
There are 262+ hotels available in San Jose Airport (SJC). Prices start at $100 USD per night.

- Distance: 52.9 miles
- Duration: 3h 35m
What companies run services between Seaside, CA, USA and San Jose Airport (SJC), USA?
You can take a bus from Seaside to San Jose Airport (SJC) via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain, Santa Clara Caltrain, and Santa Clara Transit Center in around 3h 35m.

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $25 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Business Seat
- $35 - $50

- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Del Monte / Broadway to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Del Monte / Clementina to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salinas Bus Stop to San Jose Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $20
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $13 - $20
- Flexible
- $30 - $45

- Phone
- 831-373-7777
- Website
- montereyairbus.com
Shuttle from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Schedules at
- montereyairbus.com
- Online Discount
- $39
- Standard Rate
- $44

Jayride is an online booking service for pick up or drop off at airports, using a pre-pay, fixed-price model. You’ll be provided with a choice of transfer companies, from luxury limos to maxi taxis, private cars to shuttle buses, depending on your journey, along with passenger reviews and star ratings. On booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the contact details of your transfer company and meeting instructions for your trip.
Contact Details
- Website
- jayride.com
Towncar from Seaside to San Jose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $230 - $330
- Private
- $230 - $330
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