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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 24m
    $76–508

  2. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    cheapest
    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 16m
    $66–317

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 3m
    $82–135

  4. 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 49m
    $298–475

  5. Drive  452.2 mi

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

  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 32m
    $72–226

  7. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    13h 13m
    $96–142

Pacific Beach to San Jose by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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 USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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