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How to get fromLos Gatos to San Diegoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Gatos to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Line 27 bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Winchester Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3h 33m
    $76–508

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 7m
    $76–148

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 19m
    $176–373

  4. Drive 461.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Gatos to San Diegocar car 461.7 mi
    7h 49m
    $85–122

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    4h 35m
    $80–259

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    5h 18m
    $94–297

  7. Bus via Gilroy

    1. Take the bus from Gilroy to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    13h 26m
    $90–140

Los Gatos to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Los Gatos, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga to San Diego via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 16h 19m.

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