There are 4 ways to get from California State University, Sacramento to San Jose by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 43m$42–92Drive 115.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from California State University, Sacramento to San Josecar 115.8 mi
2h 16m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
5h 45m$40–48Fly, Caltrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 34m$450–778
California State University, Sacramento to San Jose by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California State University, Sacramento to San Jose is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from California State University, Sacramento to San Jose is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from California State University, Sacramento to San Jose. However, there are services departing from University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4 and arriving at Santa Clara & Market via Sacramento, CA and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from California State University, Sacramento to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between California State University, Sacramento and San Jose is 140 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.
The best way to get from California State University, Sacramento to San Jose without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from California State University, Sacramento to San Jose, including transfers.
California State University, Sacramento to San Jose bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
California State University, Sacramento to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from California State University, Sacramento to San Jose is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $50 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between California State University, Sacramento, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Jose every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, Xe Do Hoang Transportation operates a bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich 4 times a week. Tickets cost $36–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
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More Questions & Answers
California State University, Sacramento to San Jose bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
California State University, Sacramento to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between California State University, Sacramento to San Jose is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from California State University, Sacramento to San Jose.
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