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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to San Jose is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to San Jose is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at San Jose via Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sacramento and arriving at San Jose. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Sacramento to San Jose?

The distance between Sacramento and San Jose is 134 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sacramento to San Jose without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $40 - $90.

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

The train from Sacramento to San Jose takes 3h 11m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

Sacramento to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to San Jose train from?

Sacramento to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train or bus from Sacramento to San Jose?

The best way to get from Sacramento to San Jose is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Sacramento to San Jose bus arrive?

Sacramento to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.

Where does the Sacramento to San Jose train arrive?

Sacramento to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to San Jose is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Sacramento to San Jose.

How do I get a train ticket from Sacramento to San Jose?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sacramento to San Jose?

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Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 441+ hotels available in San Jose.

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to San Jose by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
3h 11m
$40–90
Drive 115.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sacramento to San Josecar 115.1 mi
2h 4m
$21–31
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 10m
$44–64
Fly, Caltrain
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 29m
$467–774

Sacramento to San Jose by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 133.6 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Jose every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to San Jose via Stockton in around 4h 10m.

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