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How to get fromSan Jose to Lake Chelanby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Lake Chelan by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Wenatchee, bus

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane SJC - EAT
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    7h 52m
    $52–272

  2. Bus

    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 Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Columbia Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    28h 15m
    $159–332

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Tacomatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    31h 10m
    $327–650

  4. Drive 872.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Lake Chelancar car 872.5 mi
    16h 9m
    $160–230

  5. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train, bus

    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 Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    11h 5m
    $198–488

San Jose to Lake Chelan by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration28h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 746.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Lake Chelan via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Seattle Greyhound, Wenatchee Columbia Station, and US 97A and Water in around 28h 15m.

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