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How to get fromAliso Viejo to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    1h 50m
    $238–856

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus
    14h 53m
    $52–81

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 6m
    $59–114

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 17m
    $140–293

  5. Drive 387.3 mi

    1. Drive from Aliso Viejo to San Josecar car 387.3 mi
    6h 37m
    $71–103

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2h 42m
    $293–815

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 10m
    $240–774

Aliso Viejo to San Jose by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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