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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Nipomo by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus 10S
    7h 2m
    $68–95

  2. Drive 205.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Nipomocar car 205.1 mi
    3h 45m
    $38–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus 10S
    7h 35m
    $57–114

  4. Caltrain, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus
    6h 11m
    $169–425

San Jose to Nipomo by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 214.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street via Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 7h 2m.

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