Rome2Rio

How to get fromLos Angeles to South Bay Shoresby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

Find Transport to South Bay Shores

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to South Bay Shores by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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.

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

    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 tram from Metro/Airport Station to Old Ironsides Stationtram tram
    3h 55m
    $114–619

  2. Bus via King & Virginia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    11h 40m
    $52–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    8h 3m
    $57–109

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 3m
    $138–281

  5. Drive 345.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to South Bay Shorescar car 345.5 mi
    5h 50m
    $64–92

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Old Ironsides Stationtram tram
    3h 53m
    $503–765

  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 40m
    $200–833

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Great America Amtraktrain train
    5h 9m
    $350–1,438

  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 Great America Amtraktrain train
    5h 6m
    $199–684

  10. 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 33m
    $62–342

  11. Train, line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus bus
    4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    5. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Old Ironsides Stationtram tram
    6h 32m
    $208–826

Los Angeles to South Bay Shores by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to South Bay Shores.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 331.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and South Bay Shores, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. 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