What is the cheapest way to get from Dana Point to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to San Jose is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $50 - $75 and takes 11h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dana Point to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to San Jose is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $250 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Golden Lantern-La Cresta and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Dana Point and San Jose?

No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to San Jose. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at San Jose via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

How far is it from Dana Point to San Jose?

The distance between Dana Point and San Jose is 367 miles. The road distance is 398.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dana Point to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 11h 13m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Dana Point to San Jose?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Dana Point to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to San Jose bus from?

Dana Point to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to San Jose train from?

Dana Point to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Dana Point to San Jose?

The best way to get from Dana Point to San Jose is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $250 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 11h 13m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $290 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the Dana Point to San Jose bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dana Point to San Jose train arrive?

Dana Point to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Dana Point to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to San Jose is 398 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Dana Point to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 421+ hotels available in San Jose.

Dana Point to San Jose - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

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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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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 SNA - SJC
2h 5m
$259–881
Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
11h 19m
$53–71
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
11h 13m
$63–106
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
13h 24m
$127–287
Drive 395.8 mi
1. Drive from Dana Point to San Josecar 395.8 mi
6h 47m
$73–105
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2h 57m
$284–840
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SNA - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 19m
$181–439

Dana Point to San Jose by bus and train (Greyhound)

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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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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