What is the cheapest way to get from California to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from California to San Jose is to bus via King & Virginia which costs $50 - $75 and takes 10h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from California to San Jose is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $50 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between California and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between California and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Jose. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from California to San Jose?

The distance between California and San Jose is 337 miles. The road distance is 340.4 miles.

How do I travel from California to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from California to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from California to San Jose?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from California to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to San Jose bus from?

California to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to San Jose train from?

California to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from California to San Jose?

The best way to get from California to San Jose is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $50 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 6h 30m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the California to San Jose bus arrive?

California to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the California to San Jose train arrive?

California to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from California to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between California to San Jose is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from California to San Jose.

How do I get a train ticket from California to San Jose?

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How do I get a bus ticket from California to San Jose?

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Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 406+ hotels available in San Jose.

California to San Jose - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from California to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
3h 8m
$54–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
6h 30m
$50–110
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
9h 55m
$130–280
Drive 338.4 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Josecar 338.4 mi
5h 46m
$62–90
Bus via King & Virginia
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
10h 8m
$51–72

California to San Jose by bus

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Distance: 335 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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