There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Eugene by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane SJC - EUG
3h 57m$54–298Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Eugenebus
13h 15m$146–218Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Eugenetrain Coast Starlight
16h 31m$210–430Drive 556.3 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Eugenecar 556.3 mi
9h 30m$102–147Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane SFO - EUG
5h$167–376
San Jose to Eugene by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Eugene is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Eugene is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $50 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Eugene. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Eugene via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose and arriving at Eugene. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 31m.
The distance between San Jose and Eugene is 484 miles. The road distance is 559.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Eugene without a car is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from San Jose to Eugene, including transfers.
San Jose to Eugene bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Eugene train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Eugene is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $50 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 15m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $430 and takes 16h 31m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Eugene, OR, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Eugene via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Eugene
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–30
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Eugene
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to Eugene bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Oakland station.
San Jose to Eugene train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Eugene station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Eugene is 559 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from San Jose to Eugene.
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