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

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There are 11 ways to get from Monrovia to San Jose by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    4h 2m
    $122–618

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    7h 59m
    $49–67

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 35m
    $132–282

  4. Drive 347.9 mi

    1. Drive from Monrovia to San Josecar car 347.9 mi
    5h 55m
    $64–92

  5. 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
    5h 10m
    $99–216

  6. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    4h 42m
    $491–765

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

    1. Take the tram from Monrovia 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 26m
    $59–339

  8. Tram, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Pomona - North to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4h 52m
    $193–816

  9. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    5h 33m
    $196–674

  10. Bus via Santa Clara & Market

    1. Take the bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    8h 26m
    $50–57

  11. Bus via El Monte Station - Lower Level

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    9h 20m
    $53–108

Monrovia to San Jose by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Hoang Express operates a bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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