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How to get fromSan Jose to Pajaro Dunesby train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Pajaro Dunes by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Caltrain, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train South County
    2. Take the taxi from Gilroy Caltrain Southbound to Pajaro Dunestaxi taxi
    1h 24m
    $87–104

  2. Drive 48 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Pajaro Dunescar car 48 mi
    1h 1m
    $9–13

  3. Bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave to Neilson & Airport Blvdbus bus 1
    1h 49m
    $36–50

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Pajaro Dunestaxi taxi 48 mi
    1h 1m
    $160–200

  5. Bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Main & S Green Valley Rdbus bus 2 / ...
    2h
    $32–45

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  • Distance: 53.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Diridon Station to Pajaro Dunes via Soquel Ave & Front, River St S. & Soquel Ave, and Neilson & Airport Blvd in around 1h 49m.

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