There are 11 ways to get from Encino to San Jose by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 240 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
4h 10m$476–757Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales
9h 39m$45–68Bus via Glendale (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
8h 56m$53–107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
11h 13m$103–243Drive 326.8 mi
- Drive from Encino to San Josecar 326.8 mi
5h 33m$60–87Line 240 bus, subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
4h 36m$124–620Line 240 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus
- 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
5h 1m$191–716Fly 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
5h 17m$178–575Line 240 bus, subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LAX - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
5h 28m$309–1,329Line 240 bus, subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane LAX - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 44m$101–228Line 240 bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram
- Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
5h 51m$83–473
Encino to San Jose by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encino to San Jose is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Encino to San Jose is to line 240 bus and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $470 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Encino to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Ventura / Balboa and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Universal Redline Station and Glendale Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Encino to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Encino and San Jose is 317 miles. The road distance is 328.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encino to San Jose without a car is to bus via Glendale which takes 8h 56m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Encino to San Jose, including transfers.
Encino to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Glendale Bus Stop station.
Encino to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Encino to San Jose is to bus via Glendale which takes 8h 56m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 11h 13m.
What companies run services between Encino, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $100–240 and the journey takes 9h 28m.
- 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 Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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
- $30–210
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–250
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Encino to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Encino to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encino to San Jose is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Encino to San Jose.
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