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How to get fromSan Jose to El Portalby bus, car, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to El Portal by bus, car, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Bañosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to El Portal Post Officebus bus
    7h 27m
    $32–48

  2. Drive 169.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to El Portalcar car 169.9 mi
    3h 53m
    $31–45

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Bay Fairsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to El Portal Post Officebus bus
    8h 37m
    $35–45

San Jose to El Portal by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to El Portal Post Office via Los Baños, Pacheco @ Target, Transpo, and Merced Transpo in around 7h 27m.

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