What is the cheapest way to get from California to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from California to Silicon Valley is to bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from California to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between California and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at El Camino & Embarcadero via San Jose Diridon and Santa Clara & 1st. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between California and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct train from California to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from California to Silicon Valley?

The distance between California and Silicon Valley is 365 miles. The road distance is 358.3 miles.

How do I travel from California to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from California to Silicon Valley without a car is to bus via San Jose Diridon which takes 8h 10m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from California to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from California to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Silicon Valley bus from?

California to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Silicon Valley train from?

California to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Silicon Valley?

The best way to get from California to Silicon Valley is to bus via San Jose Diridon which takes 8h 10m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the California to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

California to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the California to Silicon Valley train arrive?

California to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from California to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Silicon Valley is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from California to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 473+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

California to Silicon Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Silicon Valley by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Bus via San Jose Diridon
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 10m
$59–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
11h 35m
$51–72
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
10h 37m
$144–285
Drive 356.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Silicon Valleycar 356.3 mi
6h 3m
$65–94

California to Silicon Valley by bus

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Distance: 362.4 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between California, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 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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