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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dana Point 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

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2h 5m
    $259–881

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 8m
    $63–131

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 24m
    $150–322

  4. Drive 394.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to San Josecar car 394.8 mi
    6h 48m
    $73–105

  5. 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 56m
    $314–840

  6. 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 23m
    $261–849

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus bus Ans 6238
    13h 24m
    $100–144

Dana Point to San Jose by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Dana Point, 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, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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