There are 6 ways to get from Grover Beach to San Jose by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 30m$65–100Drive 198.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grover Beach to San Josecar 198.5 mi
3h 30m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
6h 10m$69–148Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 6m$168–425Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SBP - SJC
6h 20m$51–277Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 57m$238–497
Grover Beach to San Jose by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grover Beach to San Jose is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Grover Beach to San Jose is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at San Jose. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Grover Beach to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at San Jose via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Grover Beach and San Jose is 202 miles. The road distance is 199.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grover Beach to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $65 - $100.
The bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Jose takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Grover Beach to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Grover Beach to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Grover Beach to San Jose is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $280 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Grover Beach, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Jose 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–150
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Grover Beach to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Grover Beach to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grover Beach to San Jose is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Grover Beach to San Jose.
Book your Grover Beach to San Jose train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Grover Beach to San Jose bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 436+ hotels available in San Jose.