There are 4 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valley by train, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
3h 45m$46–60Drive 77.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valleycar 77.5 mi
1h 42m$15–21Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 33m$62–88Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Central Valley77.5 mi
1h 42m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valley is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valley is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valley. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Stockton via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) station to Central Valley station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Station and arriving at Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Central Valley is 98 miles. The road distance is 77.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valley without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valley, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valley train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Santa Clara Station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valley is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Central Valley, CA, USA?
Altamont Corridor Express operates a train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Stockton twice daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Central Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valley train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valley is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Central Valley.
There are 79+ hotels available in Central Valley.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Central Valley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.