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How to get fromSan Jose to Willowsby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Willows by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Chico Amtrak to Willowstaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    $155–251

  2. Drive 167.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Willowscar car 167.9 mi
    2h 53m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Chico Amtrak to Willowstaxi taxi
    7h 46m
    $158–218

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  • Distance: 245.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Willows. However, you can take the train to Chico Amtrak then take the taxi to Willows. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Stockton, take the bus to Chico Amtrak, then take the taxi to Willows.

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