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How to get fromSan Jose to Centraliaby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Centralia by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 13m
    $160–410

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Olympiabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center - 280 Washington St NE to Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St.bus bus
    22h 47m
    $123–240

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 35m
    $260–600

  4. Drive 752.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Centraliacar car 752.7 mi
    12h 55m
    $138–199

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 16m
    $128–516

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    3. Take the train from Tacoma to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $207–420

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 57m
    $259–575

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    3. Take the train from Tacoma to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 12m
    $204–428

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 15m
    $146–433

San Jose to Centralia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 770 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Centralia Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $260–600 and the journey takes 21h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Berry Fields via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Olympia, Olympia Transit Center - 280 Washington St NE, and Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St. in around 22h 47m.

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