There are 5 ways to get from Nipomo to San Jose Airport (SJC) by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 34m$69–104Drive 209.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nipomo to San Jose Airport (SJC)car 209.2 mi
3h 46m$39–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
8h 15m$69–154Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nipomo to San Jose-SJC209.2 mi
3h 46mBus, fly
- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
6h 4m$198–450
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nipomo to San Jose Airport (SJC) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Nipomo to San Jose Airport (SJC) is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Nipomo to San Jose Airport (SJC). However, there are services departing from Thompson & Branch and arriving at SJC Airport Terminal A via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Santa Clara Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Nipomo and San Jose Airport (SJC) is 223 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.
The best way to get from Nipomo to San Jose Airport (SJC) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Nipomo to San Jose Airport (SJC), including transfers.
Nipomo to San Jose Airport (SJC) bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Thompson & Branch station.
Nipomo to San Jose Airport (SJC) bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nipomo to San Jose Airport (SJC) is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Nipomo to San Jose Airport (SJC).
There are 398+ hotels available in San Jose Airport (SJC).
What companies run services between Nipomo, CA, USA and San Jose Airport (SJC), USA?
You can take a bus from Thompson & Branch to SJC Airport Terminal A via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, and Santa Clara Transit Center in around 7h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nipomo to San Jose-SJC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nipomo and San Jose Airport (SJC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





