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

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

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2h 59m
    $500–762

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    8h 57m
    $48–97

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 19m
    $124–267

  4. Drive 322 mi

    1. Drive from Northridge to San Josecar car 322 mi
    5h 31m
    $59–85

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    4h 8m
    $128–626

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3h 50m
    $315–671

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 6m
    $202–980

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    5h
    $353–1,435

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 16m
    $115–234

  10. Train, tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5h 38m
    $67–349

  11. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    9h 16m
    $54–114

Northridge to San Jose by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant twice daily. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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