There are 4 ways to get from El Dorado Hills to San Jose by tram, train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram Gold
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
5h 26m$78–135Drive 130.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Dorado Hills to San Josecar 130.6 mi
2h 37m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
6h 19m$69–85Tram, fly, Caltrain
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Stationtram
- 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
5h 11m$505–820
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Dorado Hills to San Jose is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from El Dorado Hills to San Jose is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from El Dorado Hills to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Bass Lake Road Park and Ride and arriving at Santa Clara & Market via University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4, Sacramento, CA and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from El Dorado Hills station to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at San Jose via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between El Dorado Hills and San Jose is 165 miles. The road distance is 131.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Dorado Hills to San Jose without a car is to tram and train which takes 5h 26m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from El Dorado Hills to San Jose, including transfers.
El Dorado Hills to San Jose bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
El Dorado Hills to San Jose train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.
El Dorado Hills to San Jose bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
What companies run services between El Dorado Hills, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
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
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
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
El Dorado Hills to San Jose train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Dorado Hills to San Jose is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from El Dorado Hills to San Jose.
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