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How to get fromCalifornia to San Carlosby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from California to San Carlos by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 34 bus, fly, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FAT - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Carlos Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 19m

  2. Bus via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    12h 12m
    $54–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 29m
    $57–105

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 54m
    $138–285

  5. Drive 363.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Carloscar car 363.7 mi
    6h 8m
    $67–96

California to San Carlos by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between California, USA and San Carlos, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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