There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Orland by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 5m$173–251Drive 184.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to Orlandcar 184.4 mi
3h 8m$32–46Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 26m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Orland is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Orland is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Orland. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Orland. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Chico Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between San Jose and Orland is 235 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Orland without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from San Jose to Orland, including transfers.
San Jose to Orland bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to Orland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Orland is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $170 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Orland, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose to Orland via Stockton and Chico Amtrak in around 7h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
San Jose to Orland bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
San Jose to Orland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Orland is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from San Jose to Orland.
There are 13+ hotels available in Orland.