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How to get fromCentralia to San Joseby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Centralia to San Jose by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    5h 40m
    $161–408

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St. to Olympia Transit Center - 280 Washington St NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    22h
    $120–238

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 26m
    $260–600

  4. Drive 752.8 mi

    1. Drive from Centralia to San Josecar car 752.8 mi
    12h 56m
    $138–199

  5. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    5h 46m
    $129–515

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    6h 22m
    $206–417

  7. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    6h 32m
    $259–574

  8. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 48m
    $203–426

  9. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 54m
    $146–433

Centralia to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 770.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Centralia, WA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St. to San Jose Diridon Station via Olympia Transit Center - 280 Washington St NE, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, and Oakland in around 22h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Centralia Amtrak Station to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $260–600 and the journey takes 22h 26m.

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