There are 10 ways to get from Gardena to San Jose by taxi, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Gardena to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
2h 11m$310–941Bus via King & Tully
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
8h 10m$50–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
11h 48m$114–304Drive 349.6 mi
- Drive from Gardena to San Josecar 349.6 mi
5h 57m$64–93Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
2h 58m$115–607Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART
- 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
3h 55m$300–1,416Bus, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Olive / 5thbus
- Take the subway from Pershing Square Station to North Hollywood Stationsubway
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
4h 33m$476–757Tram, line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the tram from Crenshaw C-Line Station to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram
- Take the bus from Lakewood Blvd Station to Lakewood / Hardwickbus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
4h 12m$73–439Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 17m$52–93Bus via Harbor Fwy C & J Line Station
- Take the bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
9h 22m$50–57
Gardena to San Jose by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gardena to San Jose is to bus via Harbor Fwy C & J Line Station which costs $45 - $60 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Gardena to San Jose is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $310 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Gardena to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Harbor Gateway Transit Center and arriving at Santa Clara & 5th via Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Gardena station to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Crenshaw C-Line Station and arriving at San Jose via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Gardena and San Jose is 380 miles. The road distance is 351.6 miles.
The best way to get from Gardena to San Jose without a car is to bus via King & Tully which takes 8h 10m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Gardena to San Jose, including transfers.
Gardena to San Jose bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station.
Gardena to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Gardena to San Jose is to bus via King & Tully which takes 8h 10m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $310 and takes 11h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Gardena, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Hoang Express operates a bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $110–300 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Gardena to San Jose bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Gardena to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gardena to San Jose is 352 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Gardena to San Jose.
There are 428+ hotels available in San Jose.








