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How to get fromSan Jose to Kelsoby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Kelso by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    5h 35m
    $116–590

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    20h 31m
    $120–243

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Kelso-Longviewtrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 50m
    $260–550

  4. Drive 710 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Kelsocar car 710 mi
    12h 14m
    $130–188

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    6h 16m
    $247–550

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    6h 34m
    $134–408

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    6h 54m
    $174–440

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SMF - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    9h 22m
    $313–930

San Jose to Kelso by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration20h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Kelso-Longview once daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 20h 50m.

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