There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Goldendale by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SJC - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus
- Take the bus from LINK Transit Center - The Dalles to S. Chatfield & E. Mainbus
8h 42m$114–476Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane SJC - EUG
- Take the bus from Eugene Airport to Corvallis OSUbus
- Take the bus from Corvallis to The Dallesbus
- Take the bus from LINK Transit Center - The Dalles to S. Chatfield & E. Mainbus
11h 42m$70–328Bus
- 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 Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus
- Take the bus from LINK Transit Center - The Dalles to Chatfield & Collinsbus
23h 5m$123–202Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Vancouver Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Wishram Stationtrain Empire Builder
23h 28m$277–583Drive 667.7 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Goldendalecar 667.7 mi
12h 22m$122–176Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Tri-Cities Airport, train
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane SFO - PSC
- Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Wishram Stationtrain
8h 23m$235–581BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane OAK - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus
- Take the bus from LINK Transit Center - The Dalles to S. Chatfield & E. Mainbus
9h 23m$265–415Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, bus
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SFO - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus
- Take the bus from LINK Transit Center - The Dalles to S. Chatfield & E. Mainbus
9h 46m$132–393
San Jose to Goldendale by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Goldendale is to bus which costs $120 - $210 and takes 23h 5m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Goldendale is to Caltrain and fly and train which takes 8h 23m and costs $230 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Goldendale. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Chatfield & Collins via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop and LINK Transit Center - The Dalles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Goldendale station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Wishram Station via Vancouver Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 28m.
The distance between San Jose and Goldendale is 706 miles. The road distance is 671.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Goldendale without a car is to bus which takes 23h 5m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from San Jose to Goldendale, including transfers.
San Jose to Goldendale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Goldendale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Goldendale is to bus which takes 23h 5m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 23h 28m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Goldendale, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Chatfield & Collins via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and LINK Transit Center - The Dalles in around 23h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Goldendale via Vancouver Station and Wishram Station in around 23h 28m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–400
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–400
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Wishram Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Wishram Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Corvallis to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Jose to Goldendale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
San Jose to Goldendale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Goldendale is 672 miles. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from San Jose to Goldendale.
There are five+ hotels available in Goldendale.







