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How to get fromSan Jose to Portolaby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Portola by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 36m

  2. Drive  262.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Portolacar car 262.6 mi
    4h 42m
    $45–65

  3. Train, bus via Gulling

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 70 & 395 to Gullingbus bus
    12h 47m
    $160–256

  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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Hallelujah Junctionbus bus
    6h 36m
    $393–503

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    10h 51m
    $54–85

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Portola, Plumas County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to 307 E. Sierra Ave via Oakland, Amtrak Reno, and Hwy 70 & 395 in around 10h 51m.

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