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How to get fromMojave Desert to San Joseby car, plane, bus, train, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Mojave Desert to San Jose by car, plane, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Drive, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAS - SJC
    3h 24m
    $206–392

  2. Drive 466.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to San Josecar car 466.7 mi
    8h 21m
    $86–123

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Las Vegas Bus Terminalcar car
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    14h 52m
    $103–199

  4. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Las Vegas Stripcar car
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    17h 44m
    $183–374

  5. Drive, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAS - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 11m
    $201–521

  6. Drive, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAS - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 32m
    $138–790

  7. Drive, bus, train via Paradise

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Las Vegas Bus Terminalcar car
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    18h 22m
    $183–379

  8. Drive, bus, train via Victorville

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mallcar car
    2. Take the bus from SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    20h 14m
    $220–424

  9. Drive, bus via Goleta (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to NB Las Vegas after Volunteercar car
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus
    21h 33m
    $260–380

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Mojave Desert to San Jose. However, you can drive to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, then take the line 60 bus to Metro Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mojave Desert to San Jose Diridon Station via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 52m.

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