What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to California?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to California is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 12h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to California?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to California is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $420 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley to California station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Transit Center and arriving at Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station via San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Silicon Valley and California?

No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to California. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Los Angeles via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to California?

The distance between Silicon Valley and California is 117 miles. The road distance is 357.8 miles.

How do I travel from Silicon Valley to California without a car?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to California without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 7h 50m and costs $50 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to California?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Silicon Valley to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to California bus from?

Silicon Valley to California bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich station.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to California train from?

Silicon Valley to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Silicon Valley to California?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to California is to bus via San Jose which takes 7h 50m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $370 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Silicon Valley to California bus arrive?

Silicon Valley to California bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to California train arrive?

Silicon Valley to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to California is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Silicon Valley to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3338+ hotels available in California.

Silicon Valley to California - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Silicon Valley to California by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Caltrain, fly
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 9m
$425–772
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Jose
12h 1m
$48–70
Bus via San Jose
1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
7h 50m
$53–69
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 13m
$236–367
Drive 355.7 mi
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Los Angelescar 355.7 mi
6h 2m
$65–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0800 / ...
9h 40m
$54–100

Silicon Valley to California by train and bus

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Distance: 116.1 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and California, USA?

Hoang Express operates a bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $230–360 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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