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

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There are 7 ways to get from La Jolla to San Jose by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Line 30 bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3h 40m
    $76–508

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 26m
    $72–145

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 13m
    $172–370

  4. Drive 450.1 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to San Josecar car 450.1 mi
    7h 43m
    $83–119

  5. Fly 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
    4h 37m
    $86–277

  6. Fly 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
    4h 53m
    $78–256

  7. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    13h 36m
    $96–142

La Jolla to San Jose by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to San Jose via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Los Angeles in around 15h 13m.

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