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How to get fromLancaster to San Joseby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Lancaster to San Jose by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    4h 59m
    $505–769

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    10h 22m
    $35–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 5m
    $61–115

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 46m
    $131–285

  5. Drive 318.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to San Josecar car 318.9 mi
    5h 32m
    $59–85

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    5h 31m
    $121–631

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    5h 50m
    $200–678

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 7m
    $207–837

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    7h 1m
    $70–354

  10. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    7h 35m
    $199–824

  11. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    9h 42m
    $60–82

Lancaster to San Jose by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Lancaster to San Jose via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, and Van Nuys in around 12h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to San Jose via GET Downtown Transit Center, Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield College, East California & Washington, and Bakersfield in around 10h 22m.

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