What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Elk Grove?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Elk Grove is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Elk Grove?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Elk Grove is to drive which takes 2h and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Elk Grove?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Elk Grove. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara & 1st and arriving at Sacramento via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Elk Grove?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Elk Grove station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at CRC Station via 8th & O Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from San Jose to Elk Grove?

The distance between San Jose and Elk Grove is 152 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose to Elk Grove without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Elk Grove without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $65 - $120.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Elk Grove?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from San Jose to Elk Grove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Elk Grove bus from?

San Jose to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Xe Đò Hoàng, depart from San Jose station.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Elk Grove train from?

San Jose to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from San Jose to Elk Grove?

The best way to get from San Jose to Elk Grove is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the San Jose to Elk Grove bus arrive?

San Jose to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Xe Đò Hoàng, arrive at Sacramento station.

Where does the San Jose to Elk Grove train arrive?

San Jose to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Elk Grove?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Elk Grove is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from San Jose to Elk Grove.

Where can I stay near Elk Grove?

There are 228+ hotels available in Elk Grove.

San Jose to Elk Grove - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Elk Grove by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 21m
$68–115
Drive 103.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Jose to Elk Grovecar 103.5 mi
2h
$19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Sacramentobus Route 2
5h 39m

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Distance: 150.8 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Elk Grove, 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, Xe Đò Hoàng operates a bus from San Jose to Sacramento 4 times a week, and the journey takes 4h.

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