There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to California State University, Sacramento by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 6m$45–91Drive 115 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to California State University, Sacramentocar 115 mi
2h 15m$21–31Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 52m$47–64Caltrain, fly
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
4h 34m$451–777
San Jose to California State University, Sacramento by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to California State University, Sacramento is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to California State University, Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to California State University, Sacramento. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Carlson Dr & State Univ Drive North via Stockton and Amtrak & Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to California State University, Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at University/65th Street Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between San Jose and California State University, Sacramento is 141 miles. The road distance is 115.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to California State University, Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from San Jose to California State University, Sacramento, including transfers.
San Jose to California State University, Sacramento bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to California State University, Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to California State University, Sacramento is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and California State University, Sacramento, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose to California State University, Sacramento via Stockton, Sacramento, Amtrak & Depot, and Carlson Dr & State Univ Drive North in around 5h 52m.
- 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 San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to California State University, Sacramento bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
San Jose to California State University, Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to California State University, Sacramento is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from San Jose to California State University, Sacramento.
There are 287+ hotels available in California State University, Sacramento.