There are 5 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
5h 28m$66–120Drive 103.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grovecar 103.6 mi
2h 1m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Petro - Santa Nellabus San Jose
- Take the bus from Petro - Santa Nella to Sacramento, CAbus San Jose
6h 50m$96–112Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Elk Grove103.6 mi
2h 1mFly, tram
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
- Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to CRC Stationtram
4h 24m$494–825
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Sacramento, CA via Santa Clara Transit Center, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich and Petro - Santa Nella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at CRC Station via 8th & O Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Elk Grove is 154 miles. The road distance is 104.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $120 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Elk Grove, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Elk Grove via Santa Clara Transit Center, Tully & King, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Petro - Santa Nella, and Sacramento, CA in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from 7th & Capitol Station to CRC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Petro - Santa Nella
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–32
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Petro - Santa Nella to Sacramento, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $32–35
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Elk Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at Petro - Santa Nella station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Elk Grove.
There are 247+ hotels available in Elk Grove.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Elk Grove. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.