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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Colfax by subway, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. BART, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway Orange-N
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    5h 24m
    $49–97

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Colfaxbus bus Greyhound US0870
    5h 55m
    $26–52

  3. Drive 163.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Colfaxcar car 163.9 mi
    2h 54m
    $30–44

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    5h 31m
    $58–123

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from J St & 4th St to Colfax Depotbus bus 60
    6h 6m
    $60–114

San Jose to Colfax by subway and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Colfax via Oakland in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Colfax Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 5h 31m.

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