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How to get fromSan Jose to Mendocinoby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Mendocino by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus bus 65
    8h 18m
    $47–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus bus 65
    8h 42m
    $24–52

  3. Drive 197 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Mendocinocar car 197 mi
    4h 1m
    $36–52

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain train
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus bus 65
    8h 24m
    $64–133

San Jose to Mendocino by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Little Lake St & Kasten St via San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and 2nd Street Transit Mall in around 8h 42m.

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