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How to get fromPacific Beach to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Pacific Beach to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3h 18m
    $76–278

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 4m
    $72–145

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 50m
    $172–370

  4. Drive 452.2 mi

    1. Drive from Pacific Beach to San Josecar car 452.2 mi
    7h 43m
    $83–120

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 15m
    $86–277

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 31m
    $82–266

  7. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Josebus bus Lxit 3323
    14h 52m

Pacific Beach to San Jose by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily, and the journey takes 9h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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