There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Oroville by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 40m$66–123Drive 175.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to Orovillecar 175.2 mi
3h 14m$32–47Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 30m$67–97Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 4m$77–152
San Jose to Oroville by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Oroville is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Oroville is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Oroville. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop via Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Oroville. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Chico Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between San Jose and Oroville is 203 miles. The road distance is 176.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Oroville without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from San Jose to Oroville, including transfers.
San Jose to Oroville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to Oroville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Oroville is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Oroville, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Jose to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop via Stockton in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 5h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to Oroville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
San Jose to Oroville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Oroville is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from San Jose to Oroville.
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