There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Pollock Pines by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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
best- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
6h 40m$46–97Drive 149.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to Pollock Pinescar 149.6 mi
3h 5m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
8h 20m$46–73Train, bus via Folsom
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Iron Point station to Pony Express Trail at School St.bus 25
7h 19m$48–95
San Jose to Pollock Pines by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Pollock Pines is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Pollock Pines is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Pollock Pines. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Pony Express Trail at School St. via Stockton, Sacramento - Amtrak and Placerville Station Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between San Jose and Pollock Pines is 192 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Pollock Pines without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from San Jose to Pollock Pines, including transfers.
San Jose to Pollock Pines bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to Pollock Pines bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Pollock Pines is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from San Jose to Pollock Pines.
There are 36+ hotels available in Pollock Pines.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Pollock Pines, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Jose to Pony Express Trail at School St. via Stockton, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and Placerville Station Transfer Center in around 8h 20m.
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 Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Iron Point station to Pony Express Trail at School St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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