There are 8 ways to get from Burbank to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus
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Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
1h 29m$482–724Bus via Sylmar Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales
9h 47m$45–68Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
7h 16m$51–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
10h 42m$102–245Drive 328.5 mi
- Drive from Burbank to San Josecar 328.5 mi
5h 33m$60–87Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2h 21m$192–669Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BUR - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 37m$178–515Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
3h 42m$127–625
Burbank to San Jose by train and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to San Jose is to bus via Sylmar Station which costs $40 - $70 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to San Jose is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $480 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Glendale Bus Stop and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Burbank - Downtown and arriving at San Jose via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between Burbank and San Jose is 301 miles. The road distance is 330.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Burbank to San Jose, including transfers.
Burbank to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Glendale Bus Stop station.
Burbank to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Burbank to San Jose is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $480 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 16m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 10h 42m.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Burbank to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Burbank to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to San Jose is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Burbank to San Jose.
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