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

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There are 8 ways to get from Del Mar to San Jose by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    4h 9m
    $82–293

  2. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 38m
    $60–261

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 16m
    $102–145

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 15m
    $162–355

  5. Drive 440.4 mi

    1. Drive from Del Mar to San Josecar car 440.4 mi
    7h 32m
    $81–117

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    5h 5m
    $92–292

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 22m
    $90–281

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus bus Ans 6238
    14h 8m
    $128–190

Del Mar to San Jose by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to San Jose via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 14h 15m.

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