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

The cheapest way to get from Porterville to San Jose is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porterville to San Jose is to taxi and fly and Caltrain which takes 3h 44m and costs $180 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Porterville and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Porterville to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Tipton and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Porterville to San Jose?

The distance between Porterville and San Jose is 234 miles. The road distance is 217.9 miles.

How do I travel from Porterville to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Porterville to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Porterville to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porterville to San Jose bus from?

Porterville to San Jose bus services, operated by International Bus Lines, depart from Tipton station.

Where does the Porterville to San Jose bus arrive?

Porterville to San Jose bus services, operated by International Bus Lines, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Porterville to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Porterville to San Jose is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Porterville to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 432+ hotels available in San Jose.

Porterville to San Jose - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Porterville to San Jose by bus, car, taxi, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tipton to San Josebus Lxit 3323
5h 11m
Drive 216.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porterville to San Josecar 216.6 mi
3h 55m
$40–58
Taxi to Meadows Field Airport, fly, Caltrain
1. Take the taxi from Porterville to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)taxi
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BFL - SFO
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 44m
$189–401
Taxi, bus, Caltrain
1. Take the taxi from Porterville to Goshentaxi
2. Take the bus from Goshen to Gilroybus
3. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
5h 19m
$164–218
Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Tipton to Fresnobus
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAT - SFO
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
6h 14m
$206–575

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 232.4 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

International Bus Lines operates a bus from Tipton to San Jose once daily, and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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