What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to San Jose is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Chester to San Jose is to drive and fly and Caltrain which takes 4h 28m and costs $470 - $850.

How far is it from Chester to San Jose?

The distance between Chester and San Jose is 283 miles. The road distance is 256.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Chester to San Jose?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Chester to San Jose, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chester to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to San Jose is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Chester to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 433+ hotels available in San Jose.

Chester to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, Caltrain, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to San Jose by car, train, plane, or bus

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Drive, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Drive from Chester to Chico Amtrakcar
2. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
7h 24m
$77–168
Drive 254.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to San Josecar 254.8 mi
4h 49m
$47–68
Drive to Redding Municipal Airport, fly, Caltrain
1. Drive from Chester to Redding-Airport-RDDcar
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 28m
$471–844
Bus, bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Chester - Holiday Market to Riverside Drivebus
2. Take the bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
3. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
4. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
7h 57m
$211–495

Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.2 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to San Jose. However, you can drive to Chico Amtrak then take the train to San Jose. Alternatively, you can drive from Chester to San Jose in around 4h 49m.

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