Rome2Rio

How to get fromLos Angeles to Santa Clara Valleyby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or tram

Find Transport to Santa Clara Valley

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Clara Valley by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 21 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Monroe & Marchesebus bus
    3h 59m
    $123–621

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 19m
    $57–105

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 44m
    $142–284

  4. Drive 346.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Clara Valleycar car 346.1 mi
    5h 51m
    $64–92

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 21 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Monroe & Marchesebus bus
    3h 57m
    $502–767

  6. 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 Lawrence Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 22m
    $108–223

  7. 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
    4h 44m
    $189–835

  8. 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
    5h 38m
    $61–344

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    5h 40m
    $323–692

  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
    6h 36m
    $207–828

  11. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus bus Ans 6238
    9h 59m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Santa Clara Valley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 331.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Santa Clara Valley, CA, USA?

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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers