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How to get fromLos Angeles to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, tram, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3h 4m
    $121–616

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    6h 30m
    $50–100

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 55m
    $130–280

  4. Drive 338.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Josecar car 338.4 mi
    5h 46m
    $62–90

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3h 2m
    $500–762

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

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3h 49m
    $187–830

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3h 53m
    $315–671

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 12m
    $108–224

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

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    4h 42m
    $59–339

  10. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    5h 41m
    $205–823

Los Angeles to San Jose by bus

Calendar27Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

Frontier Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Four other operators also service this route.

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