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

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There are 8 ways to get from Salem to San Jose by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    4h 17m
    $104–574

  2. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane EUG - SJC
    5h 33m
    $77–366

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salem to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 35m
    $220–480

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Corvallisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Corvallis to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    19h 15m
    $114–218

  5. Drive 617.7 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to San Josecar car 617.7 mi
    10h 37m
    $113–163

  6. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    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
    5h 4m
    $234–533

  7. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    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
    5h 26m
    $121–392

  8. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Salem to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EUG - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 44m
    $189–424

Salem to San Jose by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salem to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $220–480 and the journey takes 18h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to San Jose via Corvallis, SW 15th St & SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis, Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, and Stockton in around 19h 15m.

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