What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Chester is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Chester?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from San Jose to Chester?

The distance between San Jose and Chester is 283 miles. The road distance is 255.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Chester?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from San Jose to Chester, including transfers.

Can I drive from San Jose to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Chester is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from San Jose to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 44+ hotels available in Chester.

San Jose to Chester - 3 ways to travel via train, car, Caltrain, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Chester by train, car, or plane

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Train, drive (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
2. Drive from Chico Amtrak to Chestercar
7h 1m
$80–159
Drive 254.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Jose to Chestercar 254.3 mi
4h 50m
$47–67
Caltrain, fly, drive
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
3. Drive from Redding-Airport-RDD to Chestercar
5h 12m
$471–843

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) flights

25Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.2 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Chester. However, you can take the train to Chico Amtrak then drive to Chester. Alternatively, you can drive from San Jose to Chester in around 4h 50m.

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