There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seaside by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Del Monte / Contra Costabus 20
3h 40mDrive 69.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seasidecar 69.7 mi
1h 20m$13–19Train, line 20 bus
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Del Monte / 1688 Del Montebus 20
4h 24m$42–72Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose (SJC) to Seaside69.7 mi
1h 20mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport to Seaside
1h 29m$180–250Shuttle via Monterey Shuttle Station
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
2h 42m$51–60
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seaside is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seaside is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seaside. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Del Monte / Contra Costa via San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Seaside is 84 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seaside without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seaside, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seaside bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seaside bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seaside is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seaside.
There are 335+ hotels available in Seaside.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Seaside, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Del Monte / Contra Costa via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Del Monte / Contra Costa
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Del Monte / 1688 Del Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 831-462 3933
- info@earlybirdshuttle.com
- Website
- Early Bird Airport Shuttle
Shuttle from San Jose Airport to Seaside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $180–250
- Schedules at
- Early Bird Airport Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose (SJC) to Seaside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Seaside. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.