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How to get from San Jose Downtown to Willits, CA by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from San Jose Downtown to Willits, CA in Willits, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL train from San Jose Diridon station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 172 bus and finally take the 65 bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station to Hwy 101 at Rr Xing - Earth Lab station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $37.70.

399min$37.70
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 172172
Bus - 6565
Walk to Willits, CA
Leaves from San Jose Diridon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    0.83 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    99 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa via Petaluma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    116 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Northbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 at Rr Xing - Earth Lab
    122 min
  • 9
    Walk to Willits, CA
    Walk to
    Willits, CA
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LTD 5, 172 and 65

To get from San Jose Downtown to Willits, CA in Willits, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LTD 5 train from San Jose Diridon station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 172 bus and finally take the 65 bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station to Hwy 101 at Rr Xing - Earth Lab station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $37.70.

410min$37.70
Walk to train stationTrain - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 172172
Bus - 6565
Walk to Willits, CA
Leaves from San Jose Diridon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    0.83 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa via Petaluma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    116 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Northbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 at Rr Xing - Earth Lab
    122 min
  • 9
    Walk to Willits, CA
    Walk to
    Willits, CA
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Jose Downtown to Willits, CA

The distance between San Jose Downtown, Willits and Willits, CA, Willits is approximately 195.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 399 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Jose Downtown to Willits, CA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Willits – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Jose Downtown

San Jose Downtown is located at San Jose Downtown, Willits and the nearest public transit station is 1st & Paseo De San Antonio (N).

Bus stations close to San Jose Downtown:

  • 1st & Paseo De San Antonio (N)
  • San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)
  • San Carlos & Guadalupe River (E)

Public transit stations close to Willits, CA, Willits

Willits, CA is located at Willits, CA, Willits and the nearest public transit station is Integrated Service Center.

Bus stations close to Willits, CA:

  • Integrated Service Center
  • Creekside Drive
  • Across from Willits Post Office

Alternative route by bus and train via LTD 5, 172 and 65

To get from San Jose Downtown to Willits, CA in Willits, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LTD 5 train from San Jose Diridon station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 172 bus and finally take the 65 bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station to Hwy 101 at Rr Xing - Earth Lab station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $37.70.

410min$37.70
Walk to train stationTrain - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 172172
Bus - 6565
Walk to Willits, CA
Leaves from San Jose Diridon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    0.83 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa via Petaluma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    116 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Northbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 at Rr Xing - Earth Lab
    122 min
  • 9
    Walk to Willits, CA
    Walk to
    Willits, CA
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Jose Downtown to Willits, CA?

    The fastest way takes 399 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 172, Bus line 65.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Jose Downtown to Willits, CA?

    The alternative route takes 410 minutes, using Bus line LTD 5, Bus line 172, Bus line 65.

  • Is there a direct train between San Jose Downtown and Willits, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Jose Downtown to Willits, CA?

    The LOCAL train line goes from San Jose Diridon station near San Jose Downtown in San Jose to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Francisco station near Willits, CA in Willits.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Jose Downtown to Willits, CA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Jose Downtown in San Jose and Willits, CA in Willits by train and bus is about 6 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Jose Downtown to get to Willits, CA?

    Get on the LOCAL train from the San Jose Diridon station near San Jose Downtown in San Jose.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Jose Downtown and Willits, CA?

    Get off the train at the San Francisco stop, which is closest to Willits, CA in Willits.

  • How much is the train fare from San Jose Downtown to Willits, CA?

    The ride from San Jose Downtown to Willits, CA costs $37.70.

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